Inside Trump's blow-up at Fox News over El-Sayed coverage
Republicans have spent months griping privately to Fox News about coverage they argue is helping Abdul El-Sayed , Michigan's Democratic nominee for Senate, moderate his image. The frustration boiled into public view Tuesday when President Trump lashed out at his favorite network. Why it matters: Republicans worry that Fox is undercutting their efforts to brand the charismatic El-Sayed as a…
President Donald Trump recently erupted in anger over coverage of Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan, on Fox News. According to sources familiar with the situation, White House officials contacted Fox to express their displeasure with anchor Martha MacCallum's interview with El-Sayed. Trump himself criticized the interview, deeming it a "softball" and accusing Fox of promoting Democrats over Republicans.
This public outburst came after months of private frustration from Republicans over Fox's coverage, which they believe is helping El-Sayed moderate his image. The White House's concerns over Fox's coverage had been mounting for weeks, with GOP operatives warning Fox about the potential benefits to El-Sayed. Fox responded by airing El-Sayed's campaign ads more frequently, believing it would help him reach center-right voters.
Despite this, Republicans maintain that El-Sayed's exposure on Fox is helping him secure centrist support.
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