Trump Attacks Fox News Over Poll Coverage
President Trump criticized the network on social media after its polling showed unfavorable results for him.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Political Parties
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President Trump lashed out at Fox News on social media Tuesday, claiming the network's ratings are down 27% and accusing it of spending too much time covering Democrats who attack him. Trump also reacted to Fox News poll results showing a majority of voters blame him for higher prices and say he is not a strong leader.
Why it matters
The public clash highlights tensions between the president and a network whose audience has long been central to Republican politics. Trump's reaction to poll results also points to the political weight voters' views on prices and leadership carry heading into the midterm period.
Trump's social media post claimed a 27% drop in Fox News ratings, a figure the source extraction does not independently verify. The post also cited a CNN poll showing 99% support among Republicans, while the underlying ratings data remains unconfirmed.
The players
Donald Trump
The 47th President of the United States, a Republican who has frequently clashed with major news organizations over coverage.
Fox News
A cable news network owned by Fox Corporation that is widely watched by conservative audiences in the United States.
The details
Trump posted on social media Tuesday, saying Fox News spends too much time covering Democrats who attack him and that Fox Corp. is donating to Democrats including Hakeem Jeffries, Jamie Raskin, Ted Lieu and Pete Aguilar. He said Fox News ratings will fall further and that his own numbers are better than they have ever been.
Timeline
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Trump posts criticism of Fox News on social media
Political Context
Trump's public attacks on news outlets, including Fox News, follow a recurring pattern of contesting coverage through social media rather than through formal channels. Critics of the president have argued that such attacks pressure media organizations, while supporters view them as a legitimate response to unfavorable reporting.
The public dispute over polling and ratings may shape how voters evaluate the president's standing and the information sources they trust. Readers who follow Fox News or other outlets should note that the ratings figures cited by Trump have not been independently verified in this report.
The takeaway
Viewing a president's claims about ratings and polls alongside the underlying data helps separate verified figures from political messaging. Checking the original poll methodology and ratings sources is a practical way to form your own view.
Further reading
Explore more on Political Parties to see how the president's clashes with media outlets intersect with party politics.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Washington Times.
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