Trump slams Fox News host Jessica Tarlov in stinging personal attack

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17 Apr 2026 • 5:32 PM MYT
The Independent
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Trump slams Fox News host Jessica Tarlov in stinging personal attack

  • Donald Trump criticised Fox News host Jessica Tarlov on Truth Social, calling her "one of the Least Attractive and Talented People on all of Television" with a "grating and terrible" voice.
  • Trump's tirade came after Tarlov discussed his low approval ratings and unpopular policies, such as tariffs, the proposed White House ballroom, and the war in Iran, during a segment on The Five.
  • Polls cited in the article indicate Trump has a 35-38 percent approval rating, with a majority of Americans disapproving of his handling of tariffs, the Iran war, and the White House ballroom project.
  • Tarlov responded to Trump's comments by asserting her polling results were accurate and used the attention to promote her upcoming book, 'I Disagree'.
  • Trump has a history of attacking journalists, particularly women, and also targeted other conservative media figures like Megyn Kelly, Tucker Carlson, and Candace Owens in recent Truth Social posts.

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