THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Fox News Accidentally Wrecks Trump’s Tariff Spin as MAGA Panic Worsens
Apr 11, 2025
Nicole Hemmer, a historian and author specializing in right-wing media, dives into the surprising realities behind Trump’s tariff strategies. She highlights how Fox News' narratives attempt to spin economic woes as triumphs, even as the truth emerges from within their ranks. The conversation reveals Trump’s increasing vulnerability as his cabinet’s flattery escalates, showcasing the deepening anxieties among MAGA supporters. Hemmer also examines how Trump's influence is reshaping right-wing media dynamics and the potential shifts in viewer loyalty amid growing economic concerns.
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Fox News' Tariff Spin Unravels
- Fox News spins Trump's tariff pause as brilliance despite lasting tariffs and worsening trade war.
- A Fox correspondent revealed Trump was actually pressured by bond market turmoil.
Fox's Shift to Trump Loyalty
- Fox News has shifted from critiquing to fully backing Trump's tariff policy.
- This reflects a performance for Trump himself as the sole audience and arbiter of loyalty.
Unprecedented Cabinet Flattery
- Trump's cabinet members use extreme flattery to maintain his favor.
- This sycophancy is unprecedented and mirrors authoritarian regimes' leadership tactics.
