Fox News Media VP Jason Hermes boasts on hidden camera about charging $4,000 strip club bills to corporate cards, claiming his $90 million revenue makes him untouchable—exposing elite excess even in conservative media.
Story Highlights
- O’Keefe Media Group releases undercover video of Hermes admitting to falsifying Fox expense reports for personal strip club visits.
- Hermes claims managers approve $4,000 charges by lying they were “what the client wanted,” violating Fox’s Standards of Business Conduct.
- Incident highlights executive accountability gaps, fueling bipartisan frustration with unaccountable elites protecting their own.
- Fox News Media fired Hermes on April 30, 2026.
Undercover Video Captures Shocking Admissions
O’Keefe Media Group journalists recorded Jason Hermes, Vice President of Content Sales and Partnerships for Fox Weather, on April 28, 2026. Hermes bragged about using Fox corporate credit cards for strip club expenses up to $4,000, often on Tuesdays at 3 p.m. He described walking into clubs, charging the amounts, then submitting falsified reports labeling them client requests. Managers approved without question, he claimed.
Hermes oversaw $90 million in annual business, positioning himself as an industry celebrity. This revenue insulated him, he said, ensuring “no one’s gonna f***ing say a word to me.” He likened the scheme to “winning the lottery,” underscoring a pattern of personal gain at corporate expense.
Violations of Corporate Ethics and Tax Law
Fox Corporation’s Standards of Business Conduct demand accurate and complete expense reporting. Hermes’ admissions directly contradict this, misrepresenting entertainment as legitimate client costs. U.S. Tax Code 274 disallows deductions for strip club expenses, raising risks of falsified filings and audits for Fox shareholders.
His superior, Fox Weather ad sales president Jeff Collins, reports to Lachlan Murdoch. Hermes boasted approvals flowed due to his business value, revealing power dynamics where revenue trumps ethics. This erodes trust in media leaders who champion conservative values like accountability and limited government waste.
Post-Release Confrontations and Silence
After the video release, OMG contacted Hermes, who responded “No, thank you” and “Okay, bye” before hanging up. Fox News Media provided no comment to inquiries.
Conservatives frustrated by past liberal overspending see parallels in corporate fraud, while liberals decry executive excess widening divides. Both sides recognize elites shielding misconduct, departing from America’s founding principles of honest work and equal justice. This case demands transparency from Fox leadership.
Shareholders face potential clawbacks and fines; ad clients question sales integrity. Broader media industry scrutiny may tighten controls amid post-#MeToo concerns. Bipartisan distrust in “deep state” insiders grows as everyday Americans struggle for the Dream amid such scandals.
