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Trump criticizes Fox News for 'softball' coverage of Dem candidate El-Sayed

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Donald Trump has publicly criticized Fox News for what he perceives as overly favorable coverage of Michigan's Democratic Senate nominee, Abdul El-Sayed. Republicans are concerned that the network's interviews and commentary are softening El-Sayed's image, potentially undermining their efforts to brand him as a far-left candidate. This frustration has been building for weeks, with White House officials and GOP operatives contacting Fox producers to express their concerns. AI

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Trump criticizes Fox News for 'softball' coverage of Dem candidate El-Sayed

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Alex Isenstadt ·

    Inside Trump's blow-up at Fox News over El-Sayed coverage

    <p>Republicans have spent months griping privately to Fox News about coverage they argue is helping <a href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2026/10/07/senate-race-1-minute-voter-guide-2026" target="_blank">Abdul El-Sayed</a>, Michigan's Democratic nominee for Senate, moderat…

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