President Trump and Fox News are clashing again, and it’s making waves. The president called out Fox correspondent Jacqui Heinrich as “absolutely terrible” and claimed she belongs at CNN. He accused her of pushing unfair questions about his policies while Americans face economic struggles. Fox host Laura Ingraham also grilled Trump in a tense interview, surprising viewers who expected friendlier treatment.
Conservatives are furious. Trump loyalists say Fox keeps attacking the president instead of supporting his America First agenda. Even though Fox stars like Sean Hannity back Trump, others like Paul Ryan—still on Fox’s board—oppose him. This split has many questioning if Fox still speaks for the MAGA movement.
The rift isn’t new. Fox lost trust in 2020 when it called Arizona early for Biden, and Trump allies like Steve Bannon say the network “abandoned” conservatives. Lara Trump’s new Fox show was supposed to fix things, but critics argue the channel still lets anti-Trump voices dominate.
Elon Musk weighed in, slamming media bias alongside Trump in a Fox interview. They accused outlets like the New York Times of twisting their partnership to undermine Trump’s policies. Musk praised Trump’s focus on cutting waste, while Trump blamed Biden for inflation.
Meanwhile, Trump’s team is done playing nice. Vice President JD Vance tore into Ukraine’s leader for disrespecting Trump during a White House meeting. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard backed Trump’s push for peace, saying European leaders and Zelenskyy care more about war than freedom.
Alternative media is rising. Newsmax, which supports Trump openly, saw record growth as fans ditch Fox. Hosts like Chris Salcedo say they’ll “never stop fighting” for truth, while Bannon’s podcast gains influence.
Fox still claims it’s fair. Executives call pro-Trump rivals a “business decision” to split the conservative audience. But with Trump watching Fox daily, the network’s loyalty will keep getting tested.
Bottom line: Trump won’t tolerate disloyalty. As Lara Trump joins Fox’s lineup, the channel must choose—stand with the president or keep losing viewers to bolder alternatives. For MAGA, the message is clear: any network undermining Trump isn’t worth watching.