Trump blasts Fox News over rally coverage, Maria Bartiromo exit

Posted Monday, October 5, 2026 11:32 am

Megan Cartwright | Newsweek

Donald Trump criticized Fox News for giving limited coverage to a series of recent rallies and warned the network could face ratings declines.

In a Truth Social post on Sunday morning, Trump questioned Fox News leadership and hit out at Maria Bartiromo's departure from the network.

The comments come as the White House remains locked in a legal battle with CNN, MS NOW and POLITICO over the administration's ban on the outlets from White House access.

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Trump blasts Fox News over rally coverage, Maria Bartiromo exit

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