MINUTES
About Minutes
Back to latest

PoliticsTrump blamed Fox News for Republican losses despite hosts going easy on him

Trump said Fox News bore responsibility for Republicans’ failure to retain the House and Senate, criticizing its polling and its coverage of Democratic voices. Yet the network’s election-night commentators largely avoided pinning the losses on him, focusing instead on voters, Democrats and the administration’s messaging. Some noted that the Iran war and higher gas prices may have hurt Republicans.

Donald TrumpFox NewsUS midterm electionsRepublican Party

People in this report Donald Trump

TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-11-04 12:30Original

Trump blamed Fox News for Republican losses despite hosts going easy on him
Trump blamed Fox News for Republican losses despite hosts going easy on himPolitics