Donald Trump used Truth Social to sharply criticize Fox News anchor Shannon Bream, calling her show "beyond redemption" and listing a series of asserted accomplishments from his administration. Bream had interviewed Attorney General Todd Blanche about a D.C. court’s temporary halt to a White House ballroom project; Blanche said the administration believes it does not need new congressional authorization. A YouGov poll showing about 62% of Republicans identify as MAGA contradicts Trump’s claim that MAGA represents nearly the entire party.
Trump Slams Fox Anchor Shannon Bream on Truth Social, Calls Her Show “Beyond Redemption”
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Former President Donald Trump launched an extended attack Sunday on Fox News anchor Shannon Bream, calling her program “beyond redemption” in a post on his social platform, Truth Social. In the post he criticized Bream’s choice of guests and accused the show of ignoring what he described as major accomplishments from his administration.
Trump's Post
"Watching Fox News with Shannon Bream is always like watching the Worst of Fake News CNN... Shannon's 'show' is beyond redemption."
In the post, Trump listed a range of asserted achievements — including claims of "Total Border Control," a record-setting stock market, large federal investments, alleged military victories, and dramatic reductions in drug prices — and predicted Bream’s ratings would fall. The post also criticized specific commentators and compared Bream unfavorably to other Fox personalities.
Bream Interview And Legal Context
On Sunday, Bream interviewed Attorney General Todd Blanche about a contested White House ballroom project. During the segment, Bream read from a D.C. circuit court decision that ordered a temporary halt to construction and noted the judges’ view that construction may not proceed "during the district court's expeditious litigation without securing Congress's authorization as the Constitution and laws require."
"It doesn't necessarily mean the defendants may not ultimately construct the ballroom. What it does mean is that the defendants may not do so during the district court's expeditious litigation without securing Congress's authorization as the Constitution and laws require."
Blanche told Bream the Justice Department believes it does not need new congressional authorization, saying past presidents have carried out significant White House work under existing authorities and that the department has a "fundamental disagreement" with the judges' reading of the law.
Polling Context
Trump also claimed MAGA represents "close to 100% of the Republican Party." That assertion is at odds with recent polling: a YouGov survey cited in coverage found roughly 62% of Republicans identify with MAGA.
Bottom line: The episode combined a public personal attack from Trump with a news segment focused on a legal dispute over White House renovations. The statements about accomplishments are presented as Trump’s claims; some are disputed or lack independent verification in this report.
Originally reported by Mediaite; article edited for clarity and context.
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