Roger Ailes’ golden rule – “Always keep Democrats on defense” – was turned upside down during Kamala Harris’ interview, according to shaken Fox staffers. Our sources reveal Harris studied hours of Chris Wallace interviews to master Fox’s rhythm.

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“She used our own tactics against us,” admitted a senior producer. “Short answers on attacks, long stories about real people when promoting policies.”

The aftermath? Fox executives have ordered a review of all future Democratic guest bookings, with one faction pushing for more hardline interrogations while others argue for “more Baier, less Hannity” approaches.

Kamala Harris didn’t just survive her Fox News interview—she dominated it. And in doing so, she upended one of Roger Ailes’ founding principles: “Always keep Democrats on defense.” According to multiple Fox producers, the interview forced the network to reassess its approach to booking high-profile Democrats.

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Insiders revealed Harris studied Fox’s past interviews with Democrats, including those conducted by Chris Wallace. “She mimicked the rhythm—short, firm answers when challenged, then longer, relatable stories when promoting policy,” one senior producer said.

In the wake of her appearance, an internal split has emerged. One faction is pushing for more interrogative, aggressive questioning, while another believes the “Baier model”—tough but civil—is a more effective formula going forward.

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