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Feb 12, 2026

Trump Calls On Fox News To Fire Two

TRUMP ERUPTS AT FOX NEWS: President Demands Jessica Tarlov Be REMOVED From TV in Explosive Late-Night Meltdown

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A political firestorm erupted after President Donald Trump unleashed a furious public attack against two prominent Fox News personalities, accusing the network of allowing what he called “Democrat propaganda and lies” to spread unchecked on national television.

In a blistering Truth Social post that quickly exploded across social media, Trump singled out host Shannon Bream and commentator Jessica Tarlov in what insiders are calling one of his most personal attacks yet on a network long viewed as friendly territory.

And this time, he didn’t hold back.

“TAKE JESSICA TARLOV OFF THE AIR!”

The controversy erupted after an episode of Fox News Sunday featured Democratic Congressman Jake Auchincloss discussing escalating tensions involving Iran and U.S. foreign policy.

Trump, apparently watching closely, exploded moments later online.

“Tell Shannon Bream of FoxNews that it’s not the Save Act, it’s the Save America Act, a big difference!” Trump wrote.

But the real shock came next.

“For Fox executives only, take Jessica Tarlov off the air,” Trump continued. “She is, from her voice, to her lies, and everything else about her, one of the worst ‘personalities’ on television, a real loser! People cannot stand watching her.”

The post immediately detonated across political media.

Within minutes:

  • clips were circulating online,

  • hashtags began trending,

  • and both critics and supporters rushed to weigh in.

A NETWORK UNDER FIRE FROM ITS MOST POWERFUL VIEWER

For years, Trump and Fox News maintained one of the most influential relationships in modern political media.

But cracks in that alliance have become increasingly visible.

Trump has repeatedly criticized the network since its controversial early projection of Arizona for Joe Biden during the 2020 election — a decision that infuriated many Trump supporters and triggered lasting distrust toward parts of the network.

Now, tensions appear to be boiling over again.

Sources close to conservative media circles say Trump has grown increasingly frustrated with what he views as “soft handling” of Democratic guests and internal voices at Fox who openly challenge him on air.

And few voices have irritated him more consistently than Jessica Tarlov.

THE JESSICA TARLOV FEUD REACHES A NEW LEVEL

Tarlov, one of the network’s most visible liberal commentators, regularly appears on The Five, where she often clashes with conservative panelists while criticizing Trump’s policies and rhetoric.

Her role has long made her a lightning rod among MAGA supporters.

But Trump’s latest comments escalated the feud dramatically.

Earlier this year, during an appearance connected to The Five, Trump had already publicly targeted Tarlov.

“I watch Jessica, and I’m not a fan,” he said at the time.
“And she uses fake numbers.”

Still, his newest remarks were far harsher — and far more personal.

Critics immediately accused Trump of attempting to pressure the network into silencing dissenting voices.

Supporters, meanwhile, celebrated the attack online, arguing that Tarlov represents exactly the kind of commentary they believe has weakened conservative media.

THE INTERVIEW THAT TRIGGERED THE OUTBURST

At the center of the controversy was Congressman Jake Auchincloss’s appearance on Fox News Sunday.

During the segment, Auchincloss argued that conflict involving Iran represented a strategic failure and claimed Tehran had gained leverage through control of the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump allies quickly condemned the remarks as misleading and dangerous.

But what reportedly infuriated Trump most was what he viewed as insufficient pushback from Shannon Bream.

“She should correct them when they spew out Democrat propaganda and lies,” Trump wrote.

“She never does!”

CNN ALSO IN TRUMP’S CROSSHAIRS

The Fox News attack came just days after Trump launched another media offensive — this time targeting CNN over a report connected to Iran.

The network had referenced statements circulated by Iranian state-linked media claiming:

  • Iran had achieved a “great victory,”

  • forced the U.S. into a cease-fire framework,

  • and secured concessions regarding sanctions and nuclear enrichment.

Trump exploded in response.

Calling the report a “FRAUD,” he accused CNN of amplifying propaganda tied to what he described as a fake Nigerian news source.

“The alleged Statement put out by CNN World News is a FRAUD, as CNN well knows,” Trump posted.

He further claimed authorities were examining whether criminal conduct may have occurred surrounding the circulation of the report.

INSIDE THE GROWING WAR BETWEEN TRUMP AND THE MEDIA

The latest eruption highlights a broader transformation in Trump’s relationship with American media institutions.

Even networks once viewed as allies are increasingly finding themselves targeted when coverage strays from Trump’s preferred narrative.

Media analysts say the strategy serves multiple purposes:

  • energizing supporters,

  • reinforcing distrust of mainstream outlets,

  • and keeping Trump at the center of the national conversation.

And once again, it worked.

By late evening:

  • cable news panels were dissecting the posts,

  • political strategists were debating the implications,

  • and social media feeds were flooded with clips and reactions.

SUPPORTERS CHEER — CRITICS SOUND ALARM

Reaction to Trump’s comments split sharply along familiar political lines.

Supporters praised him for “calling out bias” inside conservative media itself.

Others argued that Fox personalities should challenge Democratic claims more aggressively during interviews involving national security and foreign affairs.

Critics, however, described the attack as another attempt to intimidate journalists and media figures who refuse to align completely with Trump’s messaging.

Several commentators also raised concerns about the increasingly personal tone directed at Tarlov.

THE BIGGER QUESTION NOW

The confrontation leaves a growing question hanging over conservative media:

Can networks like Fox News maintain internal ideological diversity while remaining closely tied to Trump’s political movement?

Or will pressure from Trump and his supporters continue pushing outlets toward stricter loyalty?

For now, one thing is undeniable:

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Donald Trump’s war with the media — including parts of conservative media itself — is far from over.

And with every new outburst, the battle becomes louder, more personal, and impossible to ignore.

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