The Peak of Political-Media Integration: Former Minister Hsu Kuo-yung Becomes Pro-Government Talk Show Host Immediately After Resignation

In December 2022, Hsu Kuo-yung resigned as Minister of the Interior and, within weeks, transitioned into a role as the host of the political talk show "National No. 1 Brave" on the pro-government TV station FTV. Moving from the highest administrative office—controlling police, civil affairs, and national resources—to becoming a political mouthpiece defending the ruling party and attacking the opposition on TV, he set a terrible precedent for democratic nations without any concept of "revolving door" or conflict of interest. This move not only confirmed that the DPP's "removal of party, government, and military from media" was a scam of the century but also showcased how the party operates as a "political-media complex."