Trump Launches Profanity-Laced Attack on Fox News Amid Midterm Polling

Donald Trump launched a profanity-laced attack on Fox News as voting booths began to close for the 2026 midterm elections. The President, who had just finished his final pre-election television appearances on the channel, took to Truth Social to vent his frustration with the network's coverage. His anger peaked when he saw the results of the station's "Voter Poll." The survey revealed that 87 percent of respondents were worried about gas prices, and 62 percent blamed Trump’s policies for those costs.

"The FoxNews Poll, always the worst, is so insulting with the questions they ask," Trump wrote. "Every question is a hit job, and every answer is 'BULLS***!' This has been going on for years." The poll also placed his approval rating at 38 percent, a figure consistent with similar surveys from CBS News and CNN.

The President quickly shifted his fire toward Jessica Tarlov, the resident liberal on Fox News' "The Five." He described her voice as unbearable and called her "DUMB AS A ROCK."

"Watching the Pre-Election Results on FoxNews, but I can't stand Jessica Tarlov's voice," he posted. "Have to go somewhere else until that LOSER is off the air, I'll be back later!"

The confrontation escalated when Trump texted co-host Greg Gutfeld while the show was live. Gutfeld read the message aloud to viewers.

"Greg, tell Tarlov - who is the WORST - gas prices are lower than they were for Biden and Obama and they allowed Iran to have the nuclear bomb," the text read. "Furthermore, I inherited the worst prices and inflation in history from Sleepy Joe. Prices are heading down FAST! Just like all other prices and so is inflation which is 1.7 percent. And there will be no ''nuclear bomb''."

Trump then attacked the network's declining viewership. He claimed Fox News ratings had dropped by 27 percent because the channel spent too much time covering what he called "Trump Deranged Dumocrats."

"It’s them, not me, My numbers are better than they have ever been," he argued. He cited a new CNN poll stating that "TRUMP" stands at 99 percent among Republicans. Among Republican presidents, he noted, "TRUMP" is at 53 percent, compared to Ronald Reagan at 18 percent and Abraham Lincoln at 8 percent.

The President also took aim at Fox Corp owners for their political donations. He questioned why the company was spending money on groups he labeled "the Worst of the Worst," listing Hakeem Jeffries, Jamie Raskin, Ted Lieu, Pete Aguilar, the California Dumocratic Party, the Dumocratic Congressional Campaign Committee, the Dumocratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, the Congressional Black Caucus PAC, the CHC Bold PAC, and the New Dumocrat Coalition Action Fund.

"No wonder FoxNews Ratings are collapsing, and they’re going to go down a lot further," he warned. "They’re way down, not because of me, but because they are AGAINST me! This happened once before, and Fox almost collapsed. It’s happening again!"

Before results arrived, Trump told CBS News he was ready to use "tremendous powers" if Democrats seized control of Congress.

"I have the ultimate power, it's called 'veto,'" he stated.

Meanwhile, Fox News anchor Jesse Watters expressed a grim outlook, predicting a blue wave.

"I don’t feel great," Watters said. "I feel like I’m about to play a game that I know I’m gonna lose. I’m just trying not to get hurt.

The stakes are terrifyingly high. Lose the Senate, and the political landscape shifts permanently. The frustration is palpable, bordering on anger, yet everyone saw this outcome brewing. The only question left hanging in the air is how much damage the final tally will inflict.

Americans are flooding polling stations for the 2026 midterms. The math is stark. In the House, Democrats need just three seats to flip the balance of power. In the Senate, the hurdle is steeper: they must capture four Republican-held chairs to seize control. Voters are turning out in massive numbers, driven by a mix of grievances. Cost of living, soaring gas prices, and deep disillusionment with the war in Iran are the dominant themes. These issues cut across traditional party lines, creating a chaotic atmosphere in several key battleground states.

By Tuesday’s close, more than 100 million ballots will have been cast for House and Senate races. The outcome determines whether Democrats can take both chambers of Congress. Some pundits predicted a "blue wave" or even a "blue tsunami" would sweep the Republicans away. Other analysts, however, remained more cautious. They warned that polls can be misleading, a fact history has proven time and again.

Conversations with voters across the country reveal a consistent mood. The Daily Mail’s reporting highlights that economic strain and war fatigue are the primary drivers of voter behavior. Much of this anger is directed at President Trump. His approval rating recently plummeted to a record low of 36 percent in average polls, while disapproval rates climbed past 60 percent.

Trump responded with a frantic final push. During October, he held 30 rallies in vulnerable states, attempting to energize the GOP base. Yet, some strategists argue his presence may backfire. His rhetoric could alienate independents, creating what one expert dubbed a "red undertow" that offsets potential gains. Many Republican candidates found themselves walking a tightrope, embracing parts of Trump’s agenda while carefully distancing themselves from his stance on Iran.

The consequences of a Democratic sweep would be severe for the White House. If Democrats take both the House and Senate, Trump’s final two years in office would become a legislative standstill. His agenda would be blocked, and he would face intense congressional corruption investigations targeting himself and his family.

Midterms occur halfway through each four-year presidential term. All 435 House seats are up for grabs, along with roughly one-third of the Senate. This cycle involves 35 Senate seats and three dozen governorships. Currently, Republicans hold a slim majority in the House at 218-214, accounting for two vacancies and one independent who caucuses with them.

Democrats only need to flip three red seats to take control of the House. Reputable experts view them as overwhelming favorites. The real debate centers on the size of their majority. A larger win would give Hakeem Jeffries, the likely new Speaker, more leverage to rein in the democratic socialist wing of his own party. Prediction market Kalshi puts the Democrats' odds at roughly 94 percent for the House and 77 percent for the Senate.

With the House race largely decided, all eyes turn to the Senate. Republicans currently hold a 53-47 majority. A 50-50 split after November 3 would leave Republicans in charge, with Vice President JD Vance holding the casting vote. That scenario would allow Republicans to retain control of the committees Democrats want to use for their investigations. To win, Democrats must achieve a net gain of four seats, pushing their total to 51. Of the 35 contested seats, Republicans hold 22 and Democrats hold 13.