One thing I resent is the slur that I just support political candidates because of the business.

Murdoch objects to the accusation that his political endorsements are merely transactional—driven by regulatory favors, tax policy, or other business advantages. The quote frames that charge as a “slur,” implying it is not just incorrect but morally insulting, because it reduces political judgment to self-interest. Implicitly, he claims a distinction between supporting candidates out of conviction (ideological alignment, views on governance, culture, or national interest) and supporting them for corporate gain. The line also signals awareness of the reputational vulnerability of media proprietors: when an owner’s outlets back politicians, critics often infer quid pro quo. Murdoch’s phrasing is defensive, aiming to reassert legitimacy and personal agency in his political choices.