Politics
Trump attacks Fox News over midterm losses, then calls the network to congratulate Democrats
November 4, 2026 at 07:04 AM
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2 reports · 1 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 3 hours
Donald Trump opened midterm election night attacking Fox News, then called its anchors to congratulate the Democrats as the GOP suffered sweeping losses.
- Trump published three angry Truth Social posts blaming Fox for GOP losses and a 27 percent ratings drop, insulting one host.
- Minutes later he called Fox anchors, saying "congratulations to the Democrats" and expressing surprise at some results.
- Trump told CBS he would become "Mr. Veto," vowing to block Democratic legislation if the party wins a majority.
- Fox hosts Sean Hannity and Laura Ingraham blamed the Iran war and high gas prices for GOP losses without faulting Trump directly.