Trump Blasts Fox News Over Rally Coverage, Maria Bartiromo Exit
The president singled out commentator Jessica Tarlov and suggested viewers will "stop watching" the network.
President Donald Trump has spoken out against Fox News for its limited coverage of recent rallies, warning the network could suffer ratings declines as a result. In a post on Truth Social, Trump questioned Fox News leadership and criticized Maria Bartiromo's departure from the network. The comments come amid a legal dispute between the White House and several media outlets, including CNN, MSNBC, and Politico, over the administration's ban on coverage of the White House.
Trump expressed frustration that Fox & Friends Weekend did not highlight rallies in Ohio, Alabama, Texas, and Oklahoma. He noted that these events drew packed crowds and indicated strong enthusiasm within the Republican Party. Trump argued that rival networks were covering the rallies more extensively and suggested Fox News viewers were seeking more reporting on them.
The president accused the network of spending too much time featuring political opponents and warned that failing to cover the rallies could lead to a loss of audience.
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