Rupert Murdoch wants his son Lan to run his media Empire that as Rupert Murdoch plans to pass control of his media Empire solely to his son llan causing tension among his children the current trust splits control among four adult children but Murdoch wants Lan to have sole Authority this scenario mirrors HBO's succession highlighting family power struggles Murdoch fears his media properties might sh ideologically if controlled by anyone other than llan Fox News CEO Mok believes keeping the Brand's right wi stance is economically strategic he worries ideological shifts could diminish its value motivating his decision for Lan's sole control currently the media Holdings would go to a trust managed by Lan James Elizabeth and Prudence Murdoch Rupert's bid for Lan's exclusive control faces resistance from his other children Rupert's Associates say his move stems from resentment toward criticism from his children especially James Rupert's business judgment built a $19 billion fortune and his children received $2 billion each from the 2019 Disney deal Murdoch ironically believes changing the trust could prevent sibling INF fighting the trust being irrevocable is tough to alter but a Nevada probate commissioner ruled changes could be made for the Air's benefit the commissioner agreed with Rupert's belief that Lan's control benefits the Brand's value allowing the trust change however the other three Murdoch children hired an attorney to contest this decision Fox News isn't the only asset under the trust's control News Corp which includes the Wall Street Journal and the New York Post also falls under its perview adding Stakes to the dispute Murdoch's other children are concerned about losing their influence and the potential ideological direction under llin they are prepared to legally challenge Rupert's decision the family drama is intensifying with each member positioning for control of the vast media Empire this battle is not just about business but also about Legacy and ideological control Rupert's decision reflects his desire to preserve the current ideological stance of his Empire which he deems crucial for its economic success the outcome of this internal struggle could reshape the media landscape as the legal battles unfold the future of Murdoch's media Empire hangs in the balance with implications reaching far beyond the Family itself