While Fox Corp. typically separates church (Fox News) and state (Fox Sports), the connection between the two is often evident. Although they occasionally intersect, such as during the recent Fox News-hosted interview with President Donald Trump during the Super Bowl LIX coverage, it’s uncommon for Fox Sports personalities to engage in political discourse, especially in ways that contradict Fox News’ narrative.
On Monday, the United States joined Russia, North Korea, and Belarus to vote against a UN General Assembly resolution that condemned Russia’s war against Ukraine. Although not completely surprising, this vote marks a significant alignment of the United States with authoritarian regimes on the third anniversary of Moscow’s invasion, which, combined with President Trump’s recent gestures towards Russian President Vladimir Putin and misattributions towards Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, signals a new global positioning for the U.S.
Fox Sports wagering expert Chris “The Bear” Fallica expressed his disapproval of Trump’s alignment with autocrats, reflecting on the context of American-Russian relations and the traditional Republican stance. He tweeted, “Bending the knee to Putin and Russia is quite the 180. Imagine telling Reagan and the Republicans of that era this.”
— Chris Fallica (@chrisfallica) February 24, 2025
This isn’t the first instance of Fallica, who joined Fox from ESPN in 2023, addressing political issues. His comments carry weight given Fox Corp.’s business dynamics and the interconnectedness of its networks. While ESPN and Fox Sports claim to strive for a separation of politics from sports coverage—a goal deemed impossible—there have been several recent instances of talent sharing their political views on social media without facing direct consequences. As we observe Fallica’s commentary, we will monitor potential repercussions arising from this situation.
