Trump blames Fox News for GOP losses, slams ratings, questions why it ‘constantly’ airs Democrats | Today’s news
US President Donald Trump lashed out at Fox News, accusing the network of contributing to the Republican Party’s crushing losses in the 2026 election by giving airtime to Democratic voices and critics of his administration.
In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump criticized Fox News for featuring former New York Mayor Bill de Blasio, questioned the network’s coverage of Democrats and accused its parent company Fox Corp of donating to Democratic politicians and organizations.
His attacks came as Republicans suffered a major electoral setback as Democrats gained control of both houses of Congress. The results were a significant political blow to Trump, who has urged voters to view the midterms as a referendum on his presidency.
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Trump accused Fox News of repeatedly giving airtime to Democrats and critics of his administration. He said the network’s coverage contributed to the GOP’s electoral losses.
Trump has claimed that Fox News’ ratings are down 27%, blaming the network’s coverage of Democrats who criticize him. He said his own numbers are better than ever.
Trump objected to the former New York mayor appearing on Fox News to discuss the election results. He attacked de Blasio and accused Fox of airing Democratic opposition.
Related coverage cited voter frustration with inflation and the cost of living, the war in Iran and fatigue with Trump. She said Democrats had gained control of both houses of Congress.
Hannit said strong hostility toward Trump helped sway the election’s outcome. He described the level of hatred towards the president as unprecedented.
Trump chose de Blasio after the former New York mayor appeared on Fox News to discuss the election results.
“Why does FoxNews have Bill de Blasio, the worst mayor in the history of New York, on the air ranting and raving like a lunatic?” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
He accused de Blasio of leaving New York City “in disgrace” and claimed the damage done during his tenure was “incalculable.”
Trump also blamed Fox News for the Republican losses, accusing the network of “constantly and consistently deploying Democratic opposition and worse.”
In another post claimed Fox News viewership down 27% because the network spent too much time covering Democrats who criticized him.
“All those people who used to watch Fox and don’t watch anymore get it. It’s them, not me — my numbers are better than they’ve ever been,” he wrote.
Trump questions Fox Corp donations to Democrats
The US president also questioned why Fox Corp donated money to Democratic politicians and political groups.
He named House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Rep. Ted Lieu, and Rep. Pete Aguilar, among others, while also listing Democratic campaign committees and political action groups.
Trump argued that such donations explained the network’s declining ratings and warned that its ratings could continue to decline.
He separately attacked Fox News pollswhile describing his questions as “successful work” and dismissing the answers as “IF.”
Trump also criticized Fox News contributor Jessica Tarlov while watching the network’s election coverage, he said he couldn’t stand her voice and would switch channels until she was on the air.
Sean Hannity acknowledges anti-Trump sentiment
Trump’s criticism of Fox News came even as one of the network’s most prominent supporters of the president acknowledged that public hostility toward him contributed to the Republican defeat.
Fox News anchor Sean Hannity, a close Trump ally, said the extent of opposition to the president played a major role in the election’s outcome.
“Hate is a hell of a motivator,” Hannity told fellow panelist Harold Ford Jr.
“I think the hatred for this man is unprecedented. I’ve never seen anything like it,” he added.
Hannity’s remarks offered an acknowledgment from a prominent conservative media personality that strong anti-Trump sentiment helped mobilize voters against Republicans.
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