{"id":14978,"date":"2025-09-27T18:24:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-27T18:24:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cndailynews.store\/?p=14978"},"modified":"2025-09-27T18:24:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-27T18:24:08","slug":"trump-blasts-fox-news-jessica-tarlov-as-a-real-loser-after-gun-control-clash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cndailynews.store\/?p=14978","title":{"rendered":"Trump Blasts Fox News\u2019 Jessica Tarlov as \u201cA Real Loser\u201d After Gun Control Clash"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u201cI can\u2019t stand Jessica Tarlov of THE FIVE. A real loser!!!\u201d \u2014 President Donald J. Trump<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Once again,\u00a0President Trump<\/strong>\u00a0has set the media world ablaze. This time with a\u00a0Truth Social post<\/strong>\u00a0slamming\u00a0Fox News\u2019<\/em>\u00a0Jessica Tarlov<\/strong>\u00a0after an\u00a0emotional gun control segment<\/em>\u00a0on\u00a0The Five<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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The moment?\u00a0Tarlov\u2019s emotional outburst<\/strong>\u00a0in response to a\u00a0deadly stabbing spree in New York<\/em>\u00a0that left\u00a0four dead<\/em>. But for\u00a0Trump and his supporters<\/strong>, it wasn\u2019t just emotional. It was\u00a0misleading and political<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Tarlov\u2019s Gun Control Push Sparks Outrage<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In the\u00a0now-viral segment<\/em>,\u00a0Tarlov<\/strong>\u00a0urged\u00a0stricter gun laws<\/em>\u00a0and the\u00a0return of the federal assault weapons ban<\/em>, suggesting it had\u00a0reduced mass shootings<\/em>\u00a0in the past.\u00a0\u201cHow did he get a concealed carry license even in Nevada?\u201d<\/em>\u00a0she asked on-air, before concluding,\u00a0\u201cIf you stopped this one, we\u2019d have four people alive today.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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Tarlov\u2019s tearful monologue<\/strong>\u00a0may have tugged at\u00a0heartstrings<\/em>, but to\u00a0Trump<\/strong>, it struck a\u00a0nerve<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Trump\u2019s Blunt Response: \u2018A Real Loser!\u2019<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Within hours,\u00a0Trump fired back<\/strong>\u00a0with a trademark\u00a0Truth Social takedown<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

\u201cI can\u2019t stand Jessica Tarlov of THE FIVE. A real loser!!! DJT\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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But this wasn\u2019t the\u00a0first time<\/em>\u00a0Tarlov<\/strong>\u00a0landed in his\u00a0crosshairs<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Earlier this year,\u00a0Trump<\/strong>\u00a0described her as\u00a0\u201cwacky,\u201d \u201cjittery,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0\u201cabsolutely terrible.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0He criticized her for spouting\u00a0\u201cknowingly wrong\u201d<\/em>\u00a0facts and said her voice was\u00a0\u201cgrating and unendurable.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cHer facts are knowingly wrong, her jittery presentation is horrendous and, forgive me, her VOICE is grating and unendurable,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0he wrote in a previous post.<\/p>\n

\u201cI find her impossible to take in large doses\u2026 It is important to expose Fake News, & Fake People!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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Trump Supporters Say She\u2019s Hurting Fox<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Tarlov<\/strong>\u00a0remains the\u00a0lone liberal voice<\/em>\u00a0on\u00a0The Five<\/em>, a show known for its\u00a0conservative roundtable<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0massive ratings<\/em>. While her defenders say she offers\u00a0necessary balance<\/em>, many\u00a0Trump loyalists<\/strong>\u00a0believe she\u2019s\u00a0harming the very brand<\/em>\u00a0that gave her a platform.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople like Jessica Tarlov make MAGA absolutely hate Fox!\u201d<\/em>\u00a0Trump<\/strong>\u00a0once warned.<\/p>\n

The Five<\/em>\u00a0remains a\u00a0ratings powerhouse<\/strong>, but\u00a0Tarlov\u2019s presence<\/strong>\u00a0continues to\u00a0divide its loyal audience<\/em>. Her\u00a0academic resume<\/em>\u00a0may impress some, but it hasn\u2019t shielded her from\u00a0criticism<\/em>, especially from\u00a0Trump himself<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Former President Donald Trump has reignited his feud with Fox News personality Jessica Tarlov, unleashing a sharp rebuke on Truth Social that has once again thrown the cable network\u2019s most popular talk show into the political spotlight.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday night, Trump posted in all caps:<\/p>\n

\u201cI can\u2019t stand Jessica Tarlov of THE FIVE. A real loser!!!\u201d<\/p>\n

The attack came just hours after an emotional broadcast in which Tarlov advocated for tighter gun control laws following a deadly stabbing spree in New York City that left four people dead. While the segment touched viewers and drew sympathy from many, it also sparked controversy \u2014 particularly among Trump supporters, who accused her of politicizing tragedy.<\/p>\n

The Segment That Lit the Fuse<\/p>\n

During Tuesday\u2019s edition of The Five, Tarlov grew visibly shaken while discussing the New York stabbing spree, connecting it to broader issues of violence and gun access. She questioned how an individual with a criminal record was able to obtain a concealed carry license in Nevada and argued that stronger national laws could have prevented bloodshed.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you stopped this one, we\u2019d have four people alive today,\u201d she declared tearfully, calling for the reinstatement of the federal assault weapons ban that expired in 2004.<\/p>\n

The clip quickly went viral, with liberals praising her passion and critics blasting her for conflating a knife attack with gun control. For Trump, however, the remarks were another opportunity to brand her as unfit for television.<\/p>\n

Trump\u2019s Swift and Harsh Response<\/p>\n

Within hours, Trump weighed in with the now-infamous post. His remarks were short, but in typical Trump fashion, deeply cutting:<\/p>\n

\u201cI can\u2019t stand Jessica Tarlov of THE FIVE. A real loser!!! DJT\u201d<\/p>\n

It was hardly the first time Trump has taken aim at Tarlov. Earlier this year, he described her as \u201cwacky,\u201d \u201cjittery,\u201d and \u201cabsolutely terrible.\u201d In another post, he went further, attacking not only her arguments but her voice and mannerisms.<\/p>\n

\u201cHer facts are knowingly wrong, her jittery presentation is horrendous and, forgive me, her VOICE is grating and unendurable,\u201d Trump wrote in a February Truth Social rant. \u201cI find her impossible to take in large doses\u2026 It is important to expose Fake News, & Fake People!\u201d<\/p>\n

Trump\u2019s tone underscores a long-standing grievance with Fox News and its occasional liberal contributors, whom he accuses of undermining conservative messaging.<\/p>\n

Tarlov: Fox News\u2019 Lone Liberal<\/p>\n

Jessica Tarlov, 40, has carved out a unique role on The Five, where she serves as the sole liberal voice on a panel otherwise dominated by conservative commentators such as Greg Gutfeld, Jesse Watters, Dana Perino, and Jeanine Pirro.<\/p>\n

Her presence is meant to provide ideological balance, but it often makes her the lightning rod of debate. While some Fox News executives consider her participation crucial to the show\u2019s credibility and ratings, Trump and many of his supporters argue that her commentary alienates the network\u2019s core audience.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople like Jessica Tarlov make MAGA absolutely hate Fox!\u201d Trump warned in a previous post.<\/p>\n

The criticism highlights the delicate balancing act Fox faces: keeping its conservative base engaged while maintaining a veneer of fairness and debate.<\/p>\n

Supporters Defend Her Role<\/p>\n

Despite the criticism, Tarlov has her defenders. Liberal commentators argue that her presence on The Five is vital, giving viewers a perspective they might otherwise never encounter. They say her ability to hold her ground in heated exchanges demonstrates both resilience and the importance of diverse voices in political media.<\/p>\n

\u201cJessica brings a perspective that challenges the groupthink,\u201d one Democratic strategist told Politico. \u201cShe\u2019s doing exactly what Fox says it wants \u2014 balance.\u201d<\/p>\n

Viewers who sympathized with her during Tuesday\u2019s segment also praised her authenticity. \u201cIt was raw, it was real,\u201d one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter). \u201cNot everything has to be a polished soundbite.\u201d<\/p>\n

MAGA World Reacts<\/p>\n

Trump\u2019s post predictably set off a flurry of responses from his supporters. On pro-Trump forums and social media accounts, users cheered his bluntness and demanded Fox fire Tarlov.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe\u2019s the reason I turned off The Five,\u201d one commenter wrote. \u201cWhy is Fox giving her a platform?\u201d<\/p>\n

Others echoed Trump\u2019s sentiment, claiming her policy positions were \u201cfake news talking points\u201d meant to smear conservatives. A handful of critics, however, questioned whether Trump\u2019s focus on a cable news commentator was worthy of presidential attention, particularly as the 2024 election heats up.<\/p>\n

A History of Trump vs. Fox<\/p>\n

The dust-up is part of a broader saga between Trump and Fox News, once considered his most loyal media ally. Over the years, Trump has oscillated between praising the network and denouncing it as \u201cdisloyal\u201d whenever it aired coverage he disliked.<\/p>\n

In 2020, he famously raged against Fox\u2019s early call of Arizona for Joe Biden on election night, an episode that still shapes his relationship with the network. Since then, he has elevated rivals like Newsmax and One America News while continuing to spar with Fox personalities.<\/p>\n

His attacks on Tarlov fit into that larger pattern \u2014 singling out individuals he views as symbols of the network\u2019s drift away from pure Trump loyalty.<\/p>\n

The Five: Ratings Gold, but Divisive<\/p>\n

Ironically, the very conflict may be fueling Fox News\u2019 success. The Five has consistently ranked as one of the most-watched shows on cable news, regularly beating out CNN and MSNBC in the same timeslot. The show\u2019s formula \u2014 four conservatives and one liberal locked in fiery debate \u2014 has proven to be ratings gold.<\/p>\n

But the format also guarantees friction. Tarlov\u2019s clashes with her co-hosts, especially Jesse Watters and Greg Gutfeld, often go viral, generating buzz far beyond Fox\u2019s typical viewership. For Fox executives, the controversy may be less a liability than a calculated feature.<\/p>\n

What Comes Next<\/p>\n

Neither Fox News nor Jessica Tarlov has officially responded to Trump\u2019s latest comments. Historically, Tarlov has avoided engaging directly with Trump\u2019s insults, preferring to focus on policy arguments during her on-air segments.<\/p>\n

Still, the timing of Trump\u2019s attack is notable. With the 2024 presidential race entering full swing, every public spat becomes fodder for political narratives. Trump\u2019s decision to highlight Tarlov suggests he sees value in rallying his base against not just Democrats, but also the media institutions that give them airtime.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/p>\n

Trump\u2019s latest broadside against Jessica Tarlov is more than just another feud between a politician and a pundit. It underscores the increasingly fraught relationship between Trump and Fox News, the network that helped propel him to national prominence.<\/p>\n

For Trump supporters, the clash validates their belief that Fox has drifted from its conservative roots. For Tarlov\u2019s defenders, it highlights the importance of having dissenting voices on one of America\u2019s most influential platforms.<\/p>\n

One thing is clear: as long as Jessica Tarlov remains on The Five, she will continue to be both a symbol of Fox News\u2019 balancing act and a favorite target for Donald Trump\u2019s unfiltered rhetoric.<\/p>\n

And with Trump once again making headlines with just a few words \u2014 \u201cA real loser!!!\u201d \u2014 the cycle of outrage, reaction, and debate shows no signs of slowing down.<\/p>\n

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