A Fox News Media executive was caught on hidden camera admitting he routinely charged thousands in strip club bills to corporate credit cards, then lied on expense reports—confident his bosses wouldn’t dare challenge him.
Story Snapshot
- Fox Weather VP Jason Hermes admitted charging up to $4,000 in strip club visits to corporate cards
- Hermes claimed he falsified expense reports by labeling personal entertainment as client expenses
- The executive boasted his $90 million in business made him “untouchable” within the organization
- O’Keefe Media Group released undercover footage revealing potential violations of Fox policies and federal tax law
Executive’s Brazen Admission Captured on Video
Jason Hermes, Vice President of Content Sales and Partnerships for Fox Weather, was recorded by O’Keefe Media Group undercover journalists boasting about a pattern of corporate card abuse. The Fox executive claimed he regularly charged strip club bills reaching $4,000 to company cards during work hours—sometimes visiting clubs on Tuesday afternoons at 3 p.m. Hermes told the undercover journalist he justified these personal expenses by falsifying reports to claim “what the client wanted,” describing the arrangement as “like winning the lottery.” His candid admissions were released publicly on April 28, 2026.
Claims of Untouchable Status Within Fox Corporation
Hermes attributed his ability to operate without accountability to his financial value to the company. Overseeing $90 million in annual business under Fox Weather’s ad sales division, he declared “no one’s gonna f***ing say a word to me” regarding his expense practices. The executive reports to Jeff Collins, President of Ad Sales, who operates under the oversight of Lachlan Murdoch. Hermes suggested his revenue generation created a shield against scrutiny, positioning himself as immune to the corporate standards applied to lower-level employees.
Violation of Company Ethics and Federal Tax Code
Fox News Media’s Standards of Business Conduct explicitly require “accurate and complete” expense reporting from all employees. Hermes’ admissions directly contradict these policies, potentially exposing Fox Corporation to serious legal and financial consequences. Under U.S. Tax Code Section 274, entertainment expenses like strip club visits are not deductible as business expenses. If Fox claimed these falsified charges as legitimate business deductions in corporate filings or audits, the company could face penalties for misleading financial disclosures and tax violations.
Fox Media Stays Silent as Story Gains Traction
Following the video’s release, O’Keefe Media Group attempted to contact Hermes, who responded “No, thank you” and “Okay, bye” before disconnecting. Fox News Media was also contacted for comment but provided no response as of April 29, 2026. The provided research does not confirm whether Hermes was terminated, despite the headline suggestion—no firing announcement appears in available sources. This silence raises questions about whether Fox leadership will enforce its own ethical standards or allow a high-revenue executive to escape consequences that would certainly befall ordinary employees for identical misconduct.
Fox News Media Vice President Fired After Getting Caught on Hidden Camera Bragging About Charging ‘$4,000 Strip Club Bills’ to Fox Corporate Cards
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— The Gateway Pundit (@gatewaypundit) April 30, 2026
This case exemplifies a troubling reality that frustrates Americans across the political spectrum: corporate elites operate under different rules than regular workers. While everyday employees face immediate termination for minor policy violations, executives generating substantial revenue appear to enjoy protection from accountability. The absence of immediate action from Fox—coupled with Hermes’ confident assertion that his bosses wouldn’t challenge him—suggests the kind of two-tiered system that erodes public trust in institutions. Whether Fox enforces its stated values or protects a profitable executive will reveal whether corporate ethics policies are genuine standards or merely public relations documents.
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