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President Donald Trump continued his recent trend of public jabs at American media outlets by targeting Fox News anchor Shannon Bream, labeling her show as part of the “Worst of Fake News CNN.” In a statement posted to social media, Trump expressed disappointment with the perceived bias of Bream’s reporting, particularly in her selection of guests and the negative tone of her broadcasts.
According to Trump, Bream’s guests have consistently been hostile to his administration, a sentiment he believes is reflective of the media outlet’s overall bias against him. While acknowledging a lack of familiarity with the anchor, Trump suggested that she fails to adequately represent the accomplishments of his administration, which he claimed have been numerous and historically significant.
Trump cited examples such as the implementation of “Total Border Control” and the creation of a “Most Successful Stock Market in History,” both of which he believed demonstrate the positive impact of his presidency. However, Trump’s list of achievements also included several disputed or inflated claims, such as the “Denuclearization of Iran” and the “Lowest Crime Rate in Recorded History.”
The President also took aim at several high-profile Fox News commentators, including Juan Williams, who Trump claimed was fired from PBS for his perceived bias, and Jessica Tarlov, who Trump labeled a “loser.” Trump also mentioned Chris Wallace, a fellow Fox News commentator, suggesting that he was equally unsatisfactory in his reporting.
In closing, Trump expressed confidence that the loyalty of the Republican base, which he described as strong, would ultimately help to boost his ratings and undermine Bream’s influence. Trump then concluded by reiterating his commitment to his presidency and the goals of his platform, “MAGA.”
The criticism from Trump comes as part of a broader pattern of public disagreements between Trump and various media outlets, including CNN, which the President has repeatedly criticized for its perceived liberal bias. In contrast, Fox News, as a conservative-leaning outlet, has generally been seen as a more sympathetic voice for Trump. However, the President’s attacks on Bream may suggest that even some right-leaning figures are not immune to his ire.