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Trump ramps up criticism of Fox News over Dan Osborn interview

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Newest development Oct 8, 2026 · 3 reportsAbdul El-Sayed is the Democrat who keeps dominating Fox News

The remarks followed Trump's earlier criticism of the network the same day, in which he complained that the network was "promoting the Dumocrats" over an interview the network held with Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.

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  1. Trump ramps up criticism of Fox News over Dan Osborn interview

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    Abdul El-Sayed is the Democrat who keeps dominating Fox News

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  1. Just the News

    Trump ramps up criticism of Fox News over Dan Osborn interview (opens Just the News)

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    The remarks followed Trump's earlier criticism of the network the same day, in which he complained that the network was "promoting the Dumocrats" over an interview the network held with Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.

  2. The Hill

    Trump blasts Fox News for interviews with El-Sayed, Osborne (opens The Hill)

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    President Trump on Tuesday blasted Fox News over its recent interviews with Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed (D) of Michigan and Dan Osborn (I) of Nebraska. Trump questioned on Truth Social why the network would interview the "sleazebag, Dan Osborn right now, who is running against our GREAT Republi…

  3. Newsweek

    Trump Rips Fox News Over Interviewing Foes of GOP, Including Abdul El-Sayed (opens Newsweek)

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    Trump's criticism highlights tensions between the president and one of the most influential networks for Republican voters.

  4. Axios

    Inside Trump's blow-up at Fox News over El-Sayed coverage (opens Axios)

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    Republicans have spent months griping privately to Fox News about coverage they argue is helping Abdul El-Sayed , Michigan's Democratic nominee for Senate, moderate his image. The frustration boiled into public view Tuesday when President Trump lashed out at his favorite network.

  5. Salon

    Abdul El-Sayed is the Democrat who keeps dominating Fox News (opens Salon)

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    The Michigan Senate candidate masterfully baits Donald Trump after leaving Fox hosts swooning

  6. Chicks On The Right

    Trump Rips Fox News Anchor Martha MacCallum for Softball Interview with ‘Jihadist’ (opens Chicks On The Right)

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    President Donald Trump is criticizing Fox News over its coverage of Michigan’s closely contested U.S. Senate race, as Republican strategists accuse the network of providing a Democratic candidate with valuable exposure ahead of November’s election.