Tuesday morning, Fox News surprised viewers by cutting off President Donald Trump’s speech just seconds after it started.
During a breaking news segment about Trump’s last day in the UK, the incident was broadcast on Fox & Friends First. The network terminated the stream after just seven seconds of showing the president’s speech at the opening of his new golf course in Scotland.
Carley Shimkus, a Fox News correspondent, then took over to provide viewers with an explanation of the speech’s background. People who were hoping to hear more from the Commander-in-Chief were taken aback by the interruption, even when she explained that the President was in Scotland to announce his new golf resort.
Both Trump supporters and detractors swiftly responded to the decision to cut away online.
Many viewers expressed their perplexity and annoyance on social media, wondering why the network would cut the President’s speech short.
One commenter pointed out that Fox News even interrupted his speech in the middle of a sentence. “Perhaps it’s because his remarks weren’t making much sense again,” someone another said. While some thought the cutaway might have been a technical glitch, others conjectured that it was a purposeful editorial choice.
Whatever the cause, the incident fueled continued criticism of Trump’s connection with the network.
Fox News has previously interrupted Trump’s appearances. In the past, when he deviated from his scheduled statements or began making spontaneous comments, the network has drifted away from his talks. When Trump started complimenting former anchor Tucker Carlson and attacking the network during a 2023 rally in South Carolina, Fox cut the feed.
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Trump’s high-profile trip, which included a meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, was interrupted on Tuesday. For the President, who frequently uses such occasions to showcase his business experience and global connections, the golf course’s opening was a significant media moment. Fox just showed a short clip before switching to commentary, rather than providing in-depth analysis.
According to the Irish Star, which broke the story first, Trump’s address was anticipated to get a lot of airtime. Viewers criticized Fox News for abruptly terminating the show, accusing the network of editorial meddling. The action rekindled discussions about how the media should report on the president and how networks should influence public opinion.
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Although the White House and Fox News have been at odds since Trump’s return to office, he has not publicly addressed the cutaway. The network has progressively positioned itself as more independent in its coverage, even if it still has a lot of pro-Trump voices. Some Trump fans have begun to doubt Fox’s commitment as a result of that change.
Moments like this are expected to come under more scrutiny as Trump enters his second term. Networks are under increasing pressure to strike a balance between editorial judgment and live coverage, especially when airing comments from a president who is known for speaking candidly.
For the time being, people are still asking questions about the seven-second footage that vanished from screens, and Fox News has more explaining to do.
