Trump Blasts Fox News Over Rally Coverage, Maria Bartiromo Exit
Donald Trump criticized Fox News for its limited coverage of his recent political rallies and questioned the network's leadership decisions. He also addressed the departure of host Maria Bartiromo, which she has denied was a firing.
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The tension between Trump and Fox News highlights shifting dynamics in conservative media and the influence of political figures on network programming.
0 Share Newsweek is a Trust Project member See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Donald Trump criticized Fox News for giving limited coverage to a series of recent rallies and warned the network could face ratings declines.
In a Truth Social post on Sunday morning, Trump questioned Fox News leadership and hit out at Maria Bartiromo's departure from the network.
The comments come as the White House remains locked in a legal battle with CNN, MS NOW and Politico over the administration's ban on the outlets from White House access.
Newsweek reached out to Fox News for comment on Sunday.
In his social media message, Trump expressed frustration that Fox & Friends Weekend had not highlighted rallies held in Ohio, Alabama, Texas and Oklahoma.
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