Trump Criticizes Fox News Over Airtime Given to Republican Candidates' Opponents Before Midterms

President Donald Trump on Sunday criticized Fox News for giving too much airtime to the opponents of Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections. Trump argued that the network's coverage was putting too much attention on Democratic candidates, which he said could hurt Republicans in tight races. His complaint was also characterized as saying that Fox does little to help the MAGA candidates he backs win elections. The available reports did not include a response from Fox News, and they did not say what, if anything, would follow.

Right-leaning outlets had not reported this story at the time of writing, while left-leaning and alternative/independent outlets had. Raw Story, on the left, leads with Trump's anger, using a strong verb in its headline, and frames the story as Fox failing to help MAGA candidates win. The available text from Raw Story contained only an author biography, so it offered no further facts, figures or voices. The Hill, grouped as alternative/independent, supplies the substance. It leads with the accusation about airtime, stresses the electoral risk of spotlighting opponents in close contests, and notes the Sunday timing. Both agree on the core point: Trump is faulting Fox over how it treats his party's candidates before the midterms. They differ in emphasis. Raw Story highlights a lack of help for his candidates, while The Hill highlights exposure given to opponents. The Hill's headline calls them GOP opponents, though its text describes Democratic candidates. With no right-leaning coverage, there is no counterpoint from that side.