Former Trump ally brands Fox News ‘fake news’ in scathing attack

WorldPolitics
30 Mar 2026 • 11:08 PM MYT
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  • Marjorie Taylor Greene has criticised Fox News, accusing the channel of “brainwashing boomers” and spreading “fake news” regarding the conflict in Iran.
  • Greene, previously a loyalist and regular guest on the network, expressed her opposition to the deployment of thousands of US troops to the Middle East.
  • Her criticism was echoed by conservative commentator Ann Coulter, who compared Fox News's current coverage to its past false claims about Dominion Voting Systems and the 2020 election.
  • Donald Trump has also publicly criticised Fox News, specifically its polls showing disapproval of his performance as commander-in-chief and opposition to the conflict.
  • Greene further criticised Trump for engaging in the conflict, arguing it contradicts the 'America First' policy and impacts younger generations of troops.

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