Fox News Dominates Ratings with Exclusive Zelensky Interview After White House Clash

Fox News Dominates Ratings with Zelensky Interview

Fox News' Special Report with Bret Baier drew a massive audience on Friday evening, thanks to an exclusive interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The interview, which aired just hours after a tense meeting between Zelensky and President Donald Trump, attracted 6.2 million viewers and 775,000 in the key 25-54 demographic.

This viewership surpassed even the nightly news programs of two major broadcast networks. NBC Nightly News, which typically draws millions more viewers than Special Report, pulled in 5.76 million viewers on Friday night. CBS Evening News, which has seen a ratings decline since changing to a two-anchor format, averaged 3.9 million viewers.

The interview with Zelensky was the highlight of Baier's show, which saw a 63% increase in total viewership and a 60% increase in the key demo compared to its average for 2025. This surge in viewership is likely due to the increased interest in the Ukraine-US relationship following the White House meeting.

Baier's interview with Zelensky was not the only factor contributing to Fox News' ratings success. The network has seen its ratings soar since Trump's return to office in November, and it recently experienced the highest rated February in its history. This success is likely due to a combination of factors, including Trump's popularity among Fox News viewers and the network's close relationship with the White House.

Fox Corp. CEO Lachlan Murdoch recently stated that Fox News should be considered more than just a cable news channel, given its high ratings and viewership. He compared the network to the top five broadcast networks in the United States, despite having a smaller distribution reach.

With its continued high ratings and growing influence, Fox News is undoubtedly a major player in the American media landscape.