Rupert has an ego the size of Montana. He’s not going to let the bullies tell him what to do. He didn’t become fabulously successful by bending over for the competition. I don’t think we need to worry about him bailing on what has made his network so powerful.
I'd say you're right.....it wasn't until after Ailes and Axelrod had their little "informal coffee" meeting that the hammer got dropped by the White House regime.