During a rally in Arizona on Sunday, former President Donald Trump once again took aim at the media, accusing them of being “fake news.” However, just as Trump intensified his attacks, conservative network Fox News abruptly cut away from the live feed, leaving many viewers surprised.
The rally took place shortly after Vice President Kamala Harris had concluded a speech of her own. Trump, continuing a familiar theme from his past rallies, pointed to the press section in the back of the venue, calling attention to the cameras present.
“Wow, that’s a lot of fake news back there. That’s a lot of cameras,” Trump told the crowd, gesturing toward the media. His comments drew applause from his supporters, many of whom have embraced his frequent criticism of the press.
As Trump continued his tirade, he claimed that news outlets deliberately shut off their cameras whenever he called them out. “Look at those red lights go off,” he said. “Every time I do that, those lights go off because they don’t want me to call them corrupt and horrible people.”
In a move that seemed to mirror Trump’s accusation, Fox News decided to cut away from the rally at that exact moment, leaving viewers watching the network with an interruption in the live coverage. Fox News has historically been a key media platform for Trump supporters, but their decision to distance themselves from his comments raised eyebrows.
Trump’s attack on the media is part of a longstanding strategy that has characterized his political rallies since his first presidential campaign. By labeling critical news outlets as “fake news,” Trump continues to fuel a narrative that resonates deeply with his base, which often distrusts mainstream media.
Although the rally continued in Arizona, Fox News did not return to the live feed after cutting away, leaving Trump’s comments on the media—and the abrupt end to the coverage—a focal point of discussion.
Trump’s latest clash with the media, and Fox News’ decision to step away, highlights the ongoing tension between the former president and news organizations as he prepares for another potential run for the White House. Whether intentional or not, the timing of the network’s decision to cut away added fuel to the conversation about the media’s role in political discourse.