Posted on 01/26/2016 9:04:26 PM PST by TigerClaws
Fox News has issued a statement responding to Donald Trump‘s conduct on social media, calling The Donald out for his timidity with what can only be described as trolling of the highest order.
Trump has said that he might not attend Fox News’s GOP debate this Thursday because, he says, co-moderator Megyn Kelly isn’t “fair†to him. He took his grievances to Twitter and Instagram Tuesday afternoon, asking fans, “Should I do the GOP debate?â€
Fox News responded in a statement given to Mediaite, saying:
We learned from a secret back channel that the Ayatollah and Putin both intend to treat Donald Trump unfairly when they meet with him if he becomes president — a nefarious source tells us that Trump has his own secret plan to replace the Cabinet with his Twitter followers to see if he should even go to those meetings.
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Right, pretty snarky... pathetic on fox
Behind the scenes Ailes is likely frantically calling Trump. If Trump is a no show that debate will be a wedding without a bride. LOL!
Looks to me like Fox purposely baited him to leave. This has nothing to do with ratings. It’s a pissing match now and Fox called Trump’s hand.
I doubt very seriously Trump can show up at the debate now.
I don’t think Fox cares. Relevance means more than ratings on any given single night.
Scenario 1: Trump is playing 3D chess and inhaling all the oxygen.
Scenario 2: Iowa voters are turned off by the antics.
To early to tell how this will play out, but I don’t believe this latest manuver was Trump’s initiative.
Fox clearly intends for Trump to play the hand he was threatening.
Yes, at the press conference Trump said he was in, going to do the debate, until this comment came out. Ticked him off.
Supposedly Ailes tried calling Trump directly. He refused the call. Then Hannity tried as mediator. Denied. Said he’d only talk with Murdoch himself.
Meanwhile, Trump owns all headlines tomorrow...
Which explains the leaks that Roger Ailes has desperately been trying to reach Donald Trump, but he won't take his calls???
I bet CNN is salivating at the chance of hosting Trump's event, and sucking all the air and ratings out of Fox's debate.
Furthermore, if Trump wins the nomination, do you think for one minute he's going to allow the RNC to enter any debate negotiation with the Dimocrats that includes Fox News as a host?
No. Bravado aside, this is a big time loss for Fox News.
A good analysis.
I think djt pulled one to many “I am the show.. and you are all stupid moves” on a man with more money and less to fear from him than trump thinks
The echo chamber effect makes supporters of candidate hear what they want on FR but out in the rest of the world its a fine line from Strong to bully I think Fox just decided not to be bullied.. now we see if Trump is as strong as he thinks
Another point:
The rest of the MSM and non-Fox followers HATE Fox News. Fox is ridiculed as ‘Faux news’ and is viewed as in the tank for the Republican establishment.
So, Trump being at war with them appeals to independents and maybe registered Democrats willing to vote for Trump (union guys, blacks, and alienated voters who gave up on both parties).
AGREED
Any polls from Fox will be tilted worse than the Tower of Pisa to the candidates, more so than they have been doing.
With no regards for honesty i would not put it past them to just grossly lie about the polls.
They reeling from a knock out blow, they thought they owned politics. Ha ha ha
Only way i would be disapointed would be if Trump caves in. This is a test for him. I’ve lost no respect, a very smart man. Shows how he might handle Iran, will NOT give in.
Fu Fox, couldn’t even get Xfiles right.
“I got news for Fox...it will not be them.”
I agree. He pulled a fast one on Fox.
lines that I would have used if djt was at debate..
Yes Donald we know everyone is against you and everyone here Dr Carson, Sen Cruz, Sen Rubio, Gov Christy are as stupid and you Mr. Trump are the only one here that is smart.. so please tell us what your good management for visa overstays is .. please tell us in detail the plan you and you fried Sen Schumer have for that.
What’s with the supposedly Primary debate for Republican candidates have a leftist Moslem activist asking questions of Republucan Primary candidates? Who plans these things anyway?
The entire thing is set up to attack Trump.
Jeb! is supposedly polling 3rd in New Hampshire. They want Trump vs. Cruz to knock each other down. Their guy - Jebbie - moves up the ladder as a reasonable alternative. Another win for the Uniparty, open borders, etc.
May I suggest One America News? OAN is what Fox says it is.
All the debate polls will have Rubio WINNING BIG! (even if he pees his pants).....mark this post
It will be interesting to see Trump point it out in those terms:
just *weeks* after Paris and San Bernardino, Fox News is bringing in some young Muslim ****** from YouTube (??) (!!!) to attack *Trump*?
While Trump is supporting the wounded veterans.
Smells like Fox News has their own private blue dress personally stained by Saudi oil...
Poor little Donnie is all butt hurt because that girl with the blonde hair is mean to him. Boo friggin hoo. Putin is probably laughing at him.
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