"The darkest anecdote is the way Rupert manipulated his children to turn on each other to advance his own agenda. For instance, he told Elisabeth to pressure James to quit during the phone-hacking scandal."
"Rupert's actions led to years of estrangement between Elisabeth and James, showcasing the cruel dynamics at play. Their eventual reunion was driven by a shared animus towards their brother Lachlan and Rupert."
Rupert Murdoch's manipulation of his children to turn against each other exemplifies the dark family dynamics within the Murdoch family. An example includes his directive to Elisabeth to pressure James to quit during the London phone-hacking scandal. This manipulation led to years of estrangement between Elisabeth and James. Ironically, they later united against their older brother Lachlan and Rupert over trust issues regarding the family empire. The rifts and reconciliations highlight the complex relationships and power struggles within the family.
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