Donald Trump Attacks Fox News Over Democratic Coverage

President Donald Trump launched a public attack on Fox News on Monday, accusing the network of being too politically correct and dedicating excessive airtime to Democratic opponents. Writing on Truth Social, Trump claimed the network spends more time defending Democrats than at any other point in its history, characterizing the editorial approach as ridiculous.

Trump urged his followers to stop watching the network and instead view his campaign rally for Senator Roger Marshall in Wichita, Kansas, via the Right Side Broadcasting Network (RSBN). He warned that if Fox News continues to prioritize the negative narrative of the opposition over Republican events, it could face a ratings decline similar to CNN or MSNBC. This escalation follows weeks of grievances, including claims that the network avoided covering a rally in Ohio.

The conflict unfolds as Republicans face potentially significant losses in the November 3 midterm elections. Internal and public polling show Trump's approval ratings at second-term lows, while Democrats maintain leads in several key Senate and House races. Within the GOP, strategists and officials have begun blaming one another for poor polling, with some privately citing Trump's own unpopularity as a drag on candidates.