President Donald Trump criticized Fox News personalities Shannon Bream and Jessica Tarlov in a Truth Social post late Monday, calling for Tarlov to be taken off the air and raising concerns about how the network handles political coverage, as reported [1] by The New York Post.
“For Fox executives only, take Jessica Tarlov off the air. She is, from her voice, to her lies, and everything else about her, one of the worst ‘personalities’ on television, a real loser! People cannot stand watching her,” Trump wrote.
Tarlov, who serves as a rotating liberal co-host on Fox News’ panel show “The Five,” has been a frequent critic of Trump and his administration.
Her remarks have often focused on policy disagreements and public statements made by the president.
Following Trump’s recent warning to Iran to “Open the F–kin’ Strait, you crazy bastards,” or face “hell,” Tarlov responded in a post on X, writing, “What an embarrassment this man is.”
What an embarrassment this man is. pic.twitter.com/NYYnuKnYmg [2]
— Jessica Tarlov (@JessicaTarlov) April 5, 2026 [3]
Tarlov was not present during a group interview featuring Trump on “The Five” last month, prompting questions from the president during the segment.
Co-host Jesse Watters invited Trump to return to the show, saying, “Because we really want you to sit next to Jessica. I think you’d be a good influence on her.”
Trump responded, “I watch Jessica, and I’m not a fan,” adding that he believed she used “fake” polling data, including citing a presidential approval rating of 42%.
He also stated, “I’m sure I’d like her, I’m sure she’s a lovely person, she’s just not for me.”
Watters replied, “I get it, we’re working on her, don’t worry.”
Trump then asked about her absence, saying, “Now tell me, did she not want to do it or did you kick her off the show?”
Watters answered, “We didn’t kick her off. She had a previous schedule she couldn’t change.”
After the broadcast, Tarlov addressed the situation on X, writing, “Was so bummed to miss the show today! But I definitely would’ve said he’s even inflating his numbers to 42%!”
Was so bummed to miss the show today! But I definitely would’ve said he’s even inflating his numbers to 42%! https://t.co/70uWYNrBox [4]
— Jessica Tarlov (@JessicaTarlov) March 26, 2026 [5]
In the same Truth Social post, Trump also criticized Shannon Bream, who hosts “Fox News Sunday.” He referenced her discussion of the SAVE Act, legislation that has passed the House but remains pending in the Senate.
“Tell Shannon Bream of FoxNews [sic] that it’s not the Save Act, it’s the Save America Act, a big difference!” Trump wrote.
“Also, when she insists on having lightweight Democrat Congressmen, such as Jake Auchincloss, on her not very hard-hitting show, she should correct them when they spew out Democrat propaganda and lies. She never does!”
The SAVE Act, also known as the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE America Act, would require voters to present photo identification when voting and to provide proof of citizenship during voter registration.
Trump’s remarks about Bream followed her recent interview with Auchincloss, who said during the segment that the White House does not have a clear plan to end the war in Iran.
Fox News has not publicly responded to Trump’s comments regarding its hosts.