A Fox News Media executive was caught on hidden camera openly bragging about defrauding his employer by charging thousands in strip club bills to corporate credit cards, revealing a culture where powerful insiders believe they’re above the rules that govern ordinary Americans.
Story Snapshot
- Fox Weather VP Jason Hermes admitted to charging up to $4,000 in strip club expenses to corporate cards while lying on expense reports
- Hermes claimed his $90 million revenue oversight made him “untouchable,” stating “no one’s gonna f***ing say a word to me”
- O’Keefe Media Group’s undercover operation captured explicit admissions of falsified expense reports in violation of Fox’s ethics policies
- The revelations highlight potential violations of U.S. Tax Code and raise questions about accountability for executives in media organizations
Executive’s Brazen Admissions Expose Corporate Fraud
Jason Hermes, Vice President of Content Sales and Partnerships for Fox Weather, was recorded by O’Keefe Media Group undercover journalists detailing a scheme to charge personal strip club visits to Fox corporate credit cards. The recordings show Hermes boasting about $4,000 charges at strip clubs on Tuesday afternoons at 3 p.m., then falsifying expense reports by claiming the expenditures were client entertainment requests. His candid admission that he would “just lie on the expense reports” directly contradicts Fox’s Standards of Business Conduct, which mandate accurate and complete expense documentation for all employees.
Claims of Untouchability Reveal Broken Accountability
Hermes expressed confidence that his position overseeing $90 million in annual business shielded him from consequences, declaring to the undercover journalist that “no one’s gonna f***ing say a word to me.” He compared his ability to exploit corporate resources to “winning the lottery,” suggesting a pattern of behavior rather than isolated incidents. The executive works under Fox Weather ad sales president Jeff Collins, who reports directly to Lachlan Murdoch. This chain of command raises concerns about whether management turned a blind eye to expense fraud because of Hermes’ revenue generation, creating a two-tiered system where high performers operate under different rules than rank-and-file employees.
Tax Law Violations and Shareholder Deception
The alleged scheme potentially violates U.S. Tax Code Section 274, which disallows corporate tax deductions for entertainment expenses like strip club visits. If Fox claimed these falsified expenses as legitimate business deductions, the company could face audits, penalties, and requirements to repay improperly claimed tax benefits. Beyond tax implications, shareholders were potentially misled through inaccurate financial disclosures if fraudulent expense reports contributed to audited financial statements. O’Keefe Media Group framed the revelations as evidence of systemic problems, noting that Hermes claimed similar practices occurred across media organizations including NBC, though these broader allegations remain unverified beyond his statements.
Fox Silence Fuels Questions About Elite Privilege
Following the April 28, 2026 video release, Fox News Media declined to respond to O’Keefe Media Group’s inquiries about Hermes or potential disciplinary actions. When confronted post-publication, Hermes himself refused to comment, simply saying “No, thank you” before hanging up. The corporate silence contrasts sharply with the company’s publicly stated ethics policies and leaves unanswered whether Fox will enforce the same standards against a revenue-generating executive that would apply to lower-level employees. This incident exemplifies a frustration shared across the political spectrum: powerful insiders in major institutions appear insulated from accountability while ordinary citizens face strict enforcement of rules and regulations for far lesser transgressions.
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The case underscores broader concerns about corporate governance in media organizations that shape public discourse. When executives responsible for substantial revenue streams believe they can openly flout company policies and tax laws without repercussion, it reveals a corrosive culture where financial success trumps ethical conduct. For Fox viewers and shareholders alike, the question remains whether the organization will demonstrate that no employee, regardless of their revenue contribution, stands above the basic standards of honesty and legal compliance that every American is expected to uphold.
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