Trump Attacks Fox News Anchor Jessica Tarlov, Calls Her 'Least Attractive'

The former president lashed out at the liberal commentator after she shared his poor polling figures during a TV segment.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 10:41am

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Former President Donald Trump has launched a scathing attack on Fox News anchor Jessica Tarlov, calling her 'least attractive' and demanding that she be removed from the air. Trump's outburst came after Tarlov shared details about his low approval ratings during a TV discussion.

Why it matters

Trump's attacks on media figures, especially women, are part of a longstanding pattern of the former president trying to discredit and undermine journalists who are critical of him. This latest incident highlights the ongoing tensions between Trump and the media, as well as the challenges female journalists face in the current political climate.

The details

During a roundtable discussion on The Five, Tarlov, a former Democratic strategist and pollster, shared data showing that only 38% of Americans are satisfied with Trump's performance as president, while 56% are not. In response, Trump took to his Truth Social platform to unleash a tirade against Tarlov, calling her 'one of the Least Attractive and Talented People on all of Television' and demanding that Fox News 'GET HER OFF THE AIR'.

  • On April 17, 2026, Trump posted his attack on Tarlov while traveling on Air Force One to events in Las Vegas and Arizona.
  • A recent YouGov/The Economist survey revealed that only 38% of Americans are satisfied with Trump's performance as president, while 56% are not.

The players

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States, known for his frequent attacks on media figures and journalists.

Jessica Tarlov

A Fox News anchor and former Democratic strategist and pollster, who shared data on Trump's low approval ratings during a TV segment.

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What they’re saying

“I'm on Air Force One heading to Las Vegas and Arizona for Greetings and Speeches on NO TAX ON TIPS, a WINDFALL for our Great American Citizens. 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. I have among the best Poll Numbers I have ever had, and why shouldn't I, ALL THE COUNTRY DOES IS WIN. CNN had me at 100%, saying they never saw that before. GET HER OFF THE AIR, SHE IS BAD FOR OUR COUNTRY!”

— Donald Trump, Former President

“Guess I'll take this opportunity to mention that my numbers are far from fake - Trump really is that unpopular. And you can pre order my book I Disagree as of today!!”

— Jessica Tarlov, Fox News Anchor

What’s next

It remains to be seen if Trump's attacks on Tarlov will have any impact on her standing at Fox News or her future career prospects. The ongoing tensions between the former president and the media are likely to continue to be a major storyline in the coming months and years.

The takeaway

Trump's latest attack on a female journalist highlights his continued efforts to discredit and undermine media figures who are critical of him. This incident underscores the challenges that women in the media face in the current political climate, where they are often subjected to personal attacks and sexist rhetoric from powerful political figures.