According to Mediaite, in a recent series of video rants on his Truth Social platform, former President Donald Trump took aim at Fox News, accusing the network of abandoning Ron DeSantis and attempting to boost Nikki Haley as a potential presidential contender. Trump, known for his frequent posts featuring ALL CAPS and EXCLAMATION POINTS on topics such as alleged “STOLLEN” elections, has also utilized brief video rants shot at his golf properties to convey his messages.
In this particular rant, Trump drew a parallel to the movie “Mean Girls,” suggesting that Fox News is attempting to make Nikki Haley “happen” in a manner reminiscent of the film’s catchphrase “Fetch,” which was portrayed as an unlikely occurrence. Trump referred to DeSantis as “Ron DeSanctimonious,” asserting that Fox News had given up on him because he turned out to be a disaster.
Despite Trump’s claims, a transcript search revealed that recent Fox News coverage of Haley and DeSantis had a comparable number of mentions, with DeSantis slightly ahead. However, mentions of Trump in recent coverage significantly outnumbered those of DeSantis or Haley, even though raw mentions may not provide a complete measure of coverage. Trump’s criticism of Fox News comes amidst ongoing tensions between the former president and the network, which was once a staunch supporter of his administration.
FOX NEWS GAVE UP ON RON DESANCTIMONIOUS AS HE’S TURNED OUT TO BE A DISASTER. NOW THEY’RE PUSHING BIRDBRAIN. YOU KNOW WHO THAT IS? NIKKI HALEY. THEY JUST HAVEN’T LEARNED AND PROBABLY THEY NEVER WILL. IT’S JUST NOT HAPPENING.
This episode is part of Trump’s broader engagement on social media, where he continues to influence public discourse and express his opinions on various issues, from electoral matters to his personal grievances. Trump’s posts often carry a distinct style characterized by emphatic language and unfiltered expressions. Despite leaving the presidency, he maintains an active presence on platforms like Truth Social, utilizing them to communicate directly with his supporters and criticize perceived adversaries.
