MSNBC's Chris Matthews on July 13 questioned the patriotism of Rupert Murdoch, wondering of the media mogul is a "true American." Viewers will remember a furious Matthews denouncing Michele Bachmann in 2008 for her questions about members of Congress who have "pro" or "anti-American views."
Talking to Judd Legum of the liberal Center for American Progress, the Hardball anchor, derided, "Did [Murdoch] become a citizen just like somebody who marries somebody to get into the country because they want a job or because he decided some love of America? Is he a true American or is he an Australian?"