The Brief:

  • Former President Trump criticized Fox News for perceived excessive Democratic coverage, expressing dissatisfaction via Truth Social and questioning the network’s loyalty.
  • Trump plans to address his concerns about negative advertising directly with Rupert Murdoch, reflecting on changes in campaign ad practices.
  • With a close presidential race between Trump and VP Harris, media coverage is crucial, as national polls show Trump with a slight lead heading into Election Day.

In a striking critique just days away from the election, former President Trump lambasted Fox News for what he perceives as excessive Democratic coverage on their platform.

In an early morning post on Truth Social, Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with the network, stating, “FoxNews keeps putting on Democrat ads, as part of their news program.

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Their soundbites are almost all of Harris and her Democrat friends, all of whom are on the shows,” further declaring that “FOX NEWS IS NOT OUR FRIEND. It’s crazy!” This criticism is not a new sentiment from Trump, who has often voiced his displeasure with Fox News, despite being a frequent guest for interviews and discussions.

During a recent appearance on “Fox & Friends Weekend,” Trump continued to express his concerns about media portrayal, specifically targeting the coverage of former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.). Additionally, in an attempt to curb negative advertising against him aired by Fox News, Trump revealed plans to appeal directly to media tycoon Rupert Murdoch. Reflecting on past practices in political advertising during an interview two weeks ago on “Fox & Friends,” Trump lamented the current state of campaign ads saying, “In the old days, you never played negative ads…I think you shouldn’t play negative ads. It’s very tough.”

His comments underscore a broader complaint regarding what he perceives as unfair treatment by the network—a sentiment encapsulated when he remarked about leaving a show only to be immediately countered by content from his political adversaries. This ongoing saga between Trump and Fox News highlights a tense relationship as Election Day looms near.

With the presidential race tightening between Trump and Vice President Harris, every moment and message broadcasted can sway potential voters. The latest national polls show an incredibly close contest with Trump slightly leading Harris by 0.2 percentage points according to The Hill/Decision Desk HQ.

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As Election Day approaches rapidly, these developments underscore the critical role media coverage plays in shaping public perception and potentially influencing electoral outcomes.

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