In a fresh attack on Fox News, President Donald Trump has escalated his criticism of the network, accusing it of alienating his loyal MAGA base due to the presence of Jessica Tarlov, a Democratic political strategist who frequently appears on the channel's popular show The Five. In a fiery post on Truth Social, Trump railed against the network's coverage and claimed that Tarlov's constant negativity was to blame for the network's declining viewership.
His remarks came after the release of new polling numbers, which Trump claims were grossly misrepresented by the media and, in particular, by Tarlov.
President Trump has long maintained a complicated relationship with Fox News, often criticizing its hosts and contributors when their coverage diverges from his preferred narrative. However, this time, Trump’s anger appears to be specifically directed at Jessica Tarlov, whose presence on The Five he claims is damaging Fox News's reputation.
The president's frustrations were compounded by the recent polling data that showed his approval ratings were plummeting, particularly in areas such as inflation and overall job performance.
On Truth Social, Trump unleashed a scathing tirade, accusing Fox News of allowing a "failed TV personality" to "soil" their programming. He took direct aim at Tarlov’s frequent commentary on his political standing, calling her voice, mannerisms, and views “a disgrace to television broadcasting.”
"Why does Fox News allow failed TV personality Jessica Tarlov to ‘soil’ The Five?” Trump fumed. “Her voice, her manner, and above all else, what she says, are a disgrace to television broadcasting.”
Trump's anger stems from what he perceives as Tarlov’s repeated lies about his polling numbers, and he claims that her “misleading” remarks are contributing to the declining ratings of both The Five and the network in general.
Trump’s remarks are not just about the ratings at Fox News but also about a growing sense of frustration among his MAGA base. According to Trump, his supporters have grown increasingly disillusioned with Fox News, particularly because of Tarlov’s repeated criticisms of his performance.
The former president claims that the negative portrayals of his presidency have stoked anger among his supporters, who feel that the network is no longer aligned with their values.
“People like Jessica Tarlov make MAGA absolutely hate Fox!” Trump raged. He also suggested that the network’s decision to keep Tarlov as a regular contributor was a significant mistake.
According to Trump, by continuing to allow her to appear on air, Fox News risks further alienating its audience. He even warned that the network's ratings would continue to fall if it kept her on the show.
"Watch their ratings go down by keeping her on the show—nobody wants to listen to her," Trump predicted. This sentiment echoes the growing divide between conservative media and the president’s supporters, many of whom have voiced dissatisfaction with how Fox News has handled certain political coverage in recent years.
As for the polling data, Trump was quick to dismiss the findings of recent national surveys, which show him with a significant approval rating drop. According to Fox News data, Trump’s disapproval numbers have reached record highs, with 54 percent of registered voters expressing dissatisfaction with his job performance.
His approval rating in key policy areas, such as inflation and health care, was also in the negative. The only area where Trump still managed to maintain a strong approval was border security, where he held a 53 percent positive rating.
Trump, however, vehemently rejected these figures. He pointed to the Rasmussen Poll, which showed him with a 56 percent approval rating, and insisted that this figure was more accurate than the ones being reported by mainstream outlets.
"Her (Tarlov's) voice, her manner, and above all else, what she says, are a disgrace to television broadcasting," he declared, implying that her commentary on his poor polling numbers was both inaccurate and misleading.
Despite the growing discontent among his base and declining approval ratings, Trump maintains that his numbers are far higher than what has been publicly reported. He insists that other, unnamed pollsters are showing much higher numbers, even claiming that one survey puts him 15 points ahead of the Democrats in a hypothetical general election match-up.
The tension between Trump and Fox News over Tarlov’s role on The Five highlights an ongoing struggle within the network itself. While Fox News has traditionally been seen as a conservative-leaning platform, it has increasingly come under scrutiny from Trump’s supporters for not being loyal enough to the MAGA agenda.
Trump’s comments have reignited debates about the direction of the network and its ability to maintain a strong connection with its audience in the face of shifting political dynamics.
Many MAGA supporters feel betrayed by Fox News, seeing the network as abandoning the principles that made it a go-to source for conservative news and views. Trump's claim that his base "hates" the network because of Tarlov’s frequent appearances reflects this growing sense of distrust.
Trump's criticism of Fox News is not an isolated incident. His broader frustration with the media continues to fuel his narrative about the "fake news" machine that he believes is working against him. While Trump has always had a contentious relationship with mainstream media outlets, his recent remarks point to a deeper divide within conservative media itself.
As Trump’s influence within the GOP continues to grow, his supporters are increasingly demanding that conservative media outlets align more closely with his messaging.
Trump’s scathing criticism of Fox News, particularly of Tarlov, comes at a time when the network’s viewership has been experiencing a decline. As traditional news outlets become more fragmented and polarized, Trump’s supporters are flocking to alternative media sources that they believe reflect their values more accurately.
The rise of platforms like One America News (OANN) and Newsmax has further complicated the media landscape, with Trump’s base turning to these outlets for more favorable coverage.
Trump’s attacks on Fox News and Jessica Tarlov represent a significant moment in the ongoing battle between the former president and the mainstream media. As the ratings at Fox News continue to slip, Trump’s supporters are becoming increasingly vocal in their discontent.
While Fox News may be reluctant to make significant changes to its programming, the growing divide between Trump’s MAGA base and the network signals that the future of conservative media is at a crossroads. Whether Fox News will heed Trump’s warnings or continue to embrace a broader range of voices remains to be seen, but for now, the president’s base is watching closely—and they’re not happy with what they see.
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