Trump Calls Fox News Co-Host Jessica Tarlov a “Loser” During Pre-Election Coverage
Trump criticizes Fox News commentator Jessica Tarlov's voice while watching pre-election results, calling her “dumb as a rock” and stating he will change the channel until she is off the air.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump criticized Fox News commentator Jessica Tarlov while watching pre-election coverage, calling her a “loser” and stating he would change the channel until her segment concluded.
Here is the full post on truthsocial: “Watching the Pre-Election Results on FoxNews, but I can’t stand Jessica Tarlov’s voice — DUMB AS A ROCK, but it’s the voice that gets me. Have to go somewhere else until that LOSER is off the air — I’ll be back later! Trump” on November 3, 2026 at 5:25 PM ET.
This is Trump’s 151st message released today, and the last post was 25 minutes ago, and it is not part of a thread. On average, Trump produces 18 posts per day since his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The move fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 772 of his 1232 posts over the last 30 days classified as Elections posts.
The post targeted Tarlov as the network broadcast its early election results. Trump expressed specific frustration with her voice, declaring that she was “dumb as a rock” and prompting his temporary departure from the broadcast.
He indicated he would return to the network’s coverage later in the evening once Tarlov was no longer on the screen, by mentioning the source (see truthsocial). The message concluded with his formal sign-off.
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