Trump Goes After Top Fox News Reporter

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President Donald Trump is taking aim at Fox News anchor Shannon Bream, accusing her Sunday program of giving too much attention to stories, polls and guests he believes portray his administration negatively.

Trump criticized Bream and “Fox News Sunday” in a post on Truth Social, arguing that the program does not adequately highlight what he considers the administration’s accomplishments. He also predicted that the show’s ratings could suffer as a result.

“In any event, Shannon’s ‘show’ is beyond redemption,” Trump wrote, while also comparing Bream unfavorably with her predecessor, Chris Wallace.

The criticism is notable because Trump has generally maintained a much more favorable relationship with Fox News than with CNN and other major television networks. Throughout his political career, Trump has frequently praised Fox News while accusing CNN of having a liberal bias and portraying his administration unfairly.

In his latest post, Trump said watching Bream was similar to watching what he called the “Worst of Fake News CNN.” He accused her of selecting guests, charts and polls that focus on negative developments rather than what he described as the administration’s successes.

Trump specifically pointed to issues including border enforcement, the stock market and U.S. military operations involving Iran and Venezuela.

The president’s criticism came shortly after Bream interviewed newly confirmed Attorney General Todd Blanche on her Sunday program. During the interview, Bream questioned Blanche about the Justice Department’s independence and whether the attorney general could maintain impartiality if Trump sought to become involved in legal matters involving the federal government.

Blanche has pushed back against concerns that Trump could pressure him to take actions that would compromise the Justice Department. During a separate appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” he said the president would not ask him to do anything illegal or unethical.

Bream’s background includes a legal career before she moved into television. She graduated from law school in 1996 and worked as an attorney in Florida, handling cases involving issues such as discrimination and sexual harassment before eventually entering broadcasting.

Trump’s relationship with Fox News has not always been without friction, despite his longstanding support for the network. He has also brought several former Fox News personalities into his administration over the years.

On Sunday, however, Trump made clear that his frustration with Bream goes beyond a single interview. He accused “Fox News Sunday” of being hostile toward MAGA supporters, himself and Republicans.

“Fox News Sunday” has remained a prominent part of the network’s weekend programming, with Bream serving as its anchor. Fox News declined to comment on Trump’s remarks about her.