Trump Switches Off Fox News Over Tarlov
The president changed the channel during midterm election night coverage, citing his dislike of co-host Jessica Tarlov's voice.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Television
President Donald Trump switched away from Fox News while midterm election results were being broadcast on Tuesday evening. He posted on Truth Social that he could not stand the voice of Fox News host Jessica Tarlov and said he would go elsewhere until she is off the air.
Why it matters
The episode highlights the close attention a sitting president pays to cable coverage of national elections and the public nature of his media criticism. It also draws attention to tensions between Trump and a Fox News figure known for criticizing him.
The statement was posted on Truth Social on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the night of the midterm elections. The available sources do not provide viewership figures or a response from Fox News.
The players
Donald Trump
Donald Trump is the current President of the United States, a Republican who has frequently criticized mainstream and cable news coverage.
Jessica Tarlov
Jessica Tarlov is a Fox News host and one of the network's more liberal on-air figures, known for her critical commentary on Trump.
Fox News
Fox News is a cable news network owned by Rupert Murdoch and widely watched by conservative audiences.
The details
Trump posted on Truth Social that he could not stand Jessica Tarlov's voice and said he would go somewhere else until she is off the air. Tarlov is a critic of Trump and one of Fox News's more liberal figures, and the network is owned by Rupert Murdoch.
Timeline
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Trump switched away from Fox News during midterm election night coverage.
Political Context
Trump has repeatedly publicly criticized Fox News figures and coverage, even as the network has been one of his most-watched outlets. This episode continues that pattern of public media disputes during a national election.
Viewers who watch Fox News can still follow midterm election results on the network, though the story does not indicate any change to programming or broadcast availability. The episode underscores that presidential media choices can shape which channels audiences see highlighted during major events.
The takeaway
Presidential media habits during election coverage can draw significant public attention, so readers may find it useful to compare coverage across several outlets on major election nights.
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