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Trump Attacks Fox News Host Over 'Terrible and Grating' Voice
Former president calls for network to remove Jessica Tarlov, citing her looks and poll analysis
Apr. 16, 2026 at 10:49pm
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Trump's attacks on media personalities like Jessica Tarlov reflect his ongoing efforts to discredit and undermine news outlets critical of him.Las Vegas TodayFormer President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to attack Fox News host Jessica Tarlov, calling her one of the 'Least Attractive and Talented People on all of Television' and criticizing her 'terrible and grating' voice. Trump claimed Tarlov makes up poll numbers and demanded that Fox News remove her from the air, saying she is 'bad for our country'.
Why it matters
Trump's attacks on media personalities are part of his ongoing efforts to discredit and undermine news outlets that are critical of him. This latest outburst reflects his continued focus on appearance and personal attacks rather than substantive policy discussions.
The details
Trump posted the comments about Tarlov while traveling on Air Force One to an event in Las Vegas. He claimed Tarlov's poll analysis is 'FAKE' and that 'nobody challenges her, because she is so boring.' Trump also took aim at other Fox News personalities like Megyn Kelly, Tucker Carlson, and Candace Owens, saying their 'numbers are terrible' and that 'Nobody believes them anymore.'
- Trump posted the comments on Truth Social on April 16, 2026 while traveling to Las Vegas.
The players
Donald Trump
The former president of the United States who has a history of attacking media personalities and outlets that are critical of him.
Jessica Tarlov
A co-host of the Fox News program 'The Five' who Trump criticized for her appearance and analysis of poll numbers.
What they’re saying
“I am watching one of the Least Attractive and Talented People on all of Television, Jessica Tarlov. Her voice is so grating and terrible, I had to 'turn her off!' Her Democrat soundbites are FAKE. She makes up 'Poll Numbers,' and nobody challenges her, because she is so boring.”
— Donald Trump, Former President
“GET HER OFF THE AIR, SHE IS BAD FOR OUR COUNTRY! I hear Megyn Kelly, Tucker Carlson, and Candace Owens are dying fast. Their numbers are terrible. Nobody believes them anymore. They were FAKE MAGA, and now they've been exposed!”
— Donald Trump, Former President
The takeaway
Trump's latest attack on a Fox News personality reflects his ongoing efforts to discredit and undermine media outlets that are critical of him, focusing on personal insults rather than substantive policy discussions. This behavior continues to raise concerns about his disregard for a free and independent press.
