Fox News’ Jessica Tarlov Hits Back at Trump After He Demands She Gets Fired

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Fox News host Jessica Tarlov fired back at President Donald Trump on Thursday night (March 26) after he said The Five would be a better show without her on it.

Trump made the comment when he called into Thursday’s edition of The Five, telling the panel, “I like all of your shows. I’m glad Jessica’s not there. No, actually, I think your show would be better without her. But who am I to say that? I think it would be a lot better.”

Host Jesse Watters went on to ask, “Mr. President, the next time you do this on The Five, can we have you on set? Because we really want you to sit next to Jessica. I think you’d be a good influence on her. Can you do that?”

“I watch Jessica, and I’m not a fan,” Trump replied. “And she uses fake numbers. She’ll give, ‘Well, he’s only polling 42%.’ That’s not right. Polling very high, actually.” He went on to blast “bad journalists” who write “fake stories,” adding, “I’m sure I’d like her. I’m sure she’s a lovely person.”

“She’s a lovely person,” Watters responded. “We’re working on her. Don’t worry.”

The president then inquired about Tarlov’s absence from Thursday’s episode, saying, “Tell me, did she not want to do it, or did you kick her off the show?”

“No, we didn’t kick her off,” Watters said. “She had a previous schedule that she couldn’t change.”

Tarlov, a Democratic Party political strategist and rotating co-host of The Five, later took to X, responding to a clip of Trump’s comments on the show.

“Was so bummed to miss the show today! But I definitely would’ve said he’s even inflating his numbers to 42%!” she quipped.

The latest Fox News poll, released on Tuesday (March 25), shows Trump at a 41% approval rating.

This isn’t the first time Trump has slammed Tarlov. Last July, after the Fox News host called for gun control after a New York City shooting, the president posted on Truth Social, “I can’t stand Jessica Tarlov of THE FIVE. A real loser!!! DJT.”

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    Jena

    Doesn't the so-called 'president' have better things to do with his day than watch "all the show" on Faux News, and call in? There's a war he started and doesn't know how to stop, the war that is causing gas prices to spike (and will cause the cost of EVERYTHING ELSE to spike as well), and the airline/airport industry is in crisis these days. But hey, as long as he gets his Big Mac and fries, and his "executive time" to watch his favorite ego-stroking shows.

    And yeah, I can imagine what the red-hat mafia would have said if Biden or Obama called in to TV shows on a regular basis. (Especially if he pretended to be just some regular shmoe, lolol. What a tool trump is!!)

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      Noyb

      At least we know what’s happening, and know he’s in charge. Biden wasn’t running a gd thing and sunk this country to incredible depths that Trump has had to spend time to fix. And sorry Trump wants to keep Iran from trying to annihilate us and the Middle East! Wake up!

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        Jena

        Wow, the delusion is strong with this one.

        But you're right that he is "sorry trump," so it's good to see you admit that. But the only thing trumpty-dumpty has spent is billions of OUR tax dollars, for his forever war, as well as the horrendous destruction of our beloved White House, with changes that nobody asked for and no one wants.

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    houyhnhnm70

    Four hardcore Republicans against one Democrat on The Five hardly seems fair!

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    fdj t

    orange f face would know a loser when he sees one, since he's a big fat LOSER

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      Noyb

      Oh, burn. Lol