President Donald Trump reportedly targeted Fox News commentator Karl Rove, branding him a “total loser” after Rove’s critical assessment of Trump’s recent performance.
The remarks came during Rove’s appearance on Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy, where he analyzed Trump’s declining poll numbers and offered strategic advice for his second-term campaign.
Rove suggested that Trump should focus on a strong economy and address inflation directly from the Oval Office.
He criticized Trump’s repeated assertion about children not needing “30 dolls” for Christmas, implying that such statements might alienate everyday Americans who expect support rather than austerity.
Rove quipped that Trump sounded like “Mr. Scrooge,” questioning whether he was truly on the side of the average voter.
Trump responded vehemently on Truth Social, stating, “I don’t need to have Karl Rove of Fox News to tell me what to do. The guy’s a total loser who’s been wrong about almost everything!”
This outburst reflects ongoing tensions between Trump and some members of Fox News, particularly those who provide critical analysis.
In addition to his comments about Rove, Trump also called for Howard Kurtz, another Fox host, to “retire” after Kurtz aired critiques of Trump’s decisions, including the dismissal of National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.
Trump dismissed Kurtz’s defense as “pathetic,” suggesting that he would have been better off remaining silent.
Trump’s public disputes with Fox News personalities highlight the president’s dissatisfaction with media commentary that diverges from his perspective, particularly as he navigates a challenging political landscape ahead of the next election.
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