Trump calls Fox News host 'enemy of MAGA' for ignoring his 'great achievements'
Translated from Romanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- Former U.S. President Donald Trump publicly criticized Fox News host Shannon Bream for her interview with his chosen Attorney General, Todd Blanche.
- Trump accused Bream of presenting "fake news" and focusing on negative topics without highlighting his administration's achievements.
- The criticism intensified after Bream questioned the funding and congressional approval for a White House ballroom project.
Former President Donald Trump launched a scathing public attack on Fox News host Shannon Bream, labeling her a "enemy of MAGA" after her Sunday morning program failed to meet his expectations. Trump's fury, which began during her show, continued into the evening as he expressed his displeasure on his Truth Social platform.
Watching Fox News with Shannon Bream is always like watching the worst fake news from CNN.
During the program, Bream interviewed Trump's pick for Attorney General, Todd Blanche, regarding a $1.8 billion fund for "combating militarization." She also pressed Blanche on why Trump was proceeding with the construction of a White House ballroom without congressional authorization. Trump, apparently watching the broadcast, reacted strongly.
"Watching Fox News with Shannon Bream is always like watching the worst fake news from CNN," Trump declared on Truth Social. He criticized Bream for consistently choosing "negative guests, graphics, and 'polls'" while neglecting to mention "all the incredible things the Trump administration accomplished." He cited perceived accomplishments such as the U.S. being "more RESPECTED throughout the world than at any other time in history" and achieving "essential denuclearization of Iran."
She always chooses negative guests, graphics, and 'polls,' without ever talking about all the incredible things the Trump administration accomplished.
Trump specifically pointed to Bream's interview with political analyst Juan Williams, who had called Trump an "unpopular president" on air. "In any case, Shannon's 'show' can no longer be saved," Trump wrote, adding that the "MAGA movement... understands this, and her 'ratings' will start to drop." However, data from USTVDB indicates that "Fox News Sunday" with Shannon Bream has maintained stable ratings, attracting approximately 1 million viewers weekly.
Why don't you just go to Congress?
The tension appeared to escalate when Bream questioned Blanche about the White House ballroom project, a priority for Trump amidst rising inflation. "Why don't you just go to Congress?" Bream asked Blanche, referencing a court ruling that ordered Trump to halt the project due to lack of congressional approval. Blanche responded that they did not believe they needed to address Congress, asserting that Congress had already granted them the authority for their actions.
We do not think we need to go to Congress. We believe Congress has already given us the authority to do what we are doing.
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Originally published by Adevฤrul in Romanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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