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Trump accuses Fox News of excessive coverage of GOP opponents ahead of midterms

Confirmed1 source · Oct 25, 2026

The president criticized the network for providing airtime to Democratic candidates and Republican opponents in competitive races.

Trump accuses Fox News of excessive coverage of GOP opponents ahead of midterms
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What happened

President Trump criticized Fox News on Sunday, arguing the network was devoting excessive airtime to Democratic candidates ahead of the midterm elections. Trump contended that this coverage was amplifying the visibility of Republican opponents in close races, potentially damaging GOP candidates.

Context

The accusation reflects ongoing tensions between Trump and Fox News over editorial decisions and coverage priorities. It raises questions about campaign-relevant media gatekeeping and how networks balance coverage of candidates from different parties during election cycles.