Trump Criticizes Fox News on Election Night Amidst Democratic Wins
During election night coverage, as Democrats began to achieve significant wins, former President Donald Trump publicly criticized Fox News, attacking its commentators, polling, and perceived ratings decline, despite his historical viewership and past appointments from the network.
Anchorage, AK, November 3, 2026 —
Former President Donald Trump issued public criticism of Fox News on election night, targeting the network’s commentators, polling, and perceived ratings decline as Democrats secured significant victories. The critiques came as election results indicated notable wins for the Democratic party.
Despite the public commentary, Trump has historically had a strong viewership from the network, and has had individuals appointed to positions from Fox News during his presidency. The specific timing of the criticism coincided with the reporting of Democratic successes on the network. Details regarding the exact nature of the commentary on commentators, specific polling criticisms, or evidence of ratings decline were not provided in the summary. The outcome of the elections and the subsequent public statements by the former President mark a notable moment in the relationship between Trump and the news network.
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