In a recent outburst on Truth Social, former U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his displeasure with Fox News, particularly regarding the images they use of him and their coverage of polls related to the 2024 presidential race. Trump, who has been a notable figure in the political landscape and has hinted at a potential run in the next presidential election, took issue with a specific photograph that he described as the "big 'orange' one with my chin pulled way back."
"Why doesn't Fox and Friends show all of the Polls where I am beating Biden, by a lot," Trump began, suggesting that the news channel was intentionally sidelining positive polls about him. He further criticized the network for displaying what he believes are the most unflattering images of him. "They think they are getting away with something, they're not," he asserted.
The former President's grievances didn't stop there. He hinted at a reluctance to participate in debates hosted by Fox News, stating, "Just like 2016 all over again...And then they want me to debate!"
Later, Trump also took a swipe at his former Attorney General, Bill Barr, questioning why Fox News would give him a platform. He described Barr as "slow thinking and lethargic" and criticized him for not taking stronger action against what Trump perceives as "Election Fraud." Trump's statement read, "He knew what was going on, just look at his past remarks! Unless Fox News starts putting the RIGHT people on, their Ratings will never recover."
This isn't the first time Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with Fox News. Just a day prior, he accused the network of using only the most negative polls about him, despite them still being favorable. He wrote, "Fox News is going all out, just as they did in 2016, to figure out who in this very large, but failing, Republican field, can beat your favorite President, Donald John Trump."
Trump's relationship with the media has always been tumultuous, with him often accusing various outlets of bias against him. This recent spat with Fox News, a channel that was once seen as an ally to the former President, underscores the complex dynamics between Trump and the media as the 2024 election season heats up.
