I felt that it’s best just to be as transparent as possible.

Murdoch’s remark frames “transparency” as a pragmatic strategy rather than a moral ideal: when scrutiny is intense—whether from regulators, courts, shareholders, or the public—voluntary disclosure can reduce suspicion, control the narrative, and limit reputational damage. The phrasing (“I felt,” “best,” “as … as possible”) suggests a calculated, situational judgment, acknowledging constraints on full openness while still presenting candor as the optimal posture. In the context of a media proprietor, the line also carries an irony: transparency is both a journalistic virtue and a corporate risk, so invoking it can function as reassurance that power will be exercised responsibly.