Who Is Roger Ailes

Roger Ailes Biography

Roger Ailes was an American television executive and political consultant. He was born in Warren, Ohio in 1940 and died in 2017. Ailes began his career in the 1960s as a producer for The Mike Douglas Show, and later as a consultant for Republican politicians such as Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, and George H. W. Bush. In 1996, he was appointed as the founding CEO of Fox News, a position he held until 2016. Under Ailes's leadership, Fox News became the most-watched cable news channel in the United States and a powerful force in American politics. Ailes was known for his conservative views and his ability to shape the network's coverage to align with those views. He resigned from Fox News in 2016 following allegations of sexual harassment. Ailes died the following year.

Roger Ailes Fast Facts

Roger Ailes was an American television executive, political consultant, and media consultant. Some facts about him include:
* He was born in Warren, Ohio, in 1940 and died in 2017.
* He was the founder and former CEO of Fox News, a position he held from 1996 until his resignation in 2016.
* Under Ailes' leadership, Fox News became the most-watched cable news network in the United States and a dominant force in conservative media.
* Ailes was also a political consultant and worked on several Republican presidential campaigns, including those of Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, and George H. W. Bush.
* Ailes was known for his influential role in shaping American political discourse and for his controversial statements and actions, particularly regarding race and gender.
* In 2016, multiple women accused Ailes of sexual harassment, and he resigned from his position at Fox News.
* Ailes denied the allegations and reached a settlement with the network.
* His career and legacy have been the subject of much debate and controversy.
* Ailes died in 2017 at the age of 77.

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Roger Ailes Top Quotes


"I only understand friendship or scorched earth." (Meaning)

"If we look conservative, it's because the other guys are so far to the left."

"All business is basically about customers and marketing and making money and capitalism and winning and promoting it and having something someone really wants."

"If you're making money, and you've hit your targets for five years, you don't need to demand a new contract."

"The difference between pros and amateurs is that pros play hurt." (Meaning)

"I don't rise to the occasion when there's no occasion." (Roger Ailes Quotes

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