Rupert Murdoch, TIME's Person of the Year 2025?
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According to a top source, News Corp's founder Rupert Murdoch is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2025. But while the business man's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.
UPDATE 12/03/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not Murdoch for Person of the Year?
The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 94-year-old business man, as a 2025 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes Murdoch so important is the potential and influence he now has, rather than anything he has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the business man have already been named ‘American Of The Year’ by some major American newspapers and even ‘Melbourne Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Melbourne (Rupert Murdoch's hometown).
Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year
A representative for the business man was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:
“Rupert Murdoch Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 11 Mar 2025
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LoveRupert”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 11 Mar 2025
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Rupert Murdoch?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 11 Mar 2025
Could 2025 officially be the Year of Rupert Murdoch?
Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2025 Person of the Year.
Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2025?
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