Fox News Bans Trump Team From Debate Spin Room
Fox News has banned Donald Trump’s team from the debate spin room after the former president chose not to attend the GOP showdown held in Milwaukee.
The decision, announced on August 22, 2023, underscores the strained relationship between the media giant and Trump.
“Only participating campaigns will be allowed in the spin room,” a Fox News spokesperson said in a statement. “This is a policy that has been in place for many years and is not unique to any particular candidate.”
Trump’s team has blasted the decision as “unfair” and “biased.”
“This is just another example of Fox News trying to silence President Trump,” said Trump campaign spokesperson Liz Harrington. “We will not be intimidated.”
The debate spin room is a crucial space for candidates and their surrogates to discuss the debate and shape the narrative. By banning Trump’s team, Fox News is giving his opponents a significant advantage.
This is not the first time that Trump has clashed with Fox News. In 2016, he refused to participate in a debate hosted by the network, and he has repeatedly criticized its coverage of him.
The ban on Trump’s team is likely to further escalate the tensions between the two sides. It remains to be seen how Trump will respond, but he has hinted at counterprogramming strategies, such as a sit-down interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson.
The ban on Trump’s team is a major development in the 2024 presidential race. It is a sign of the deep divisions within the Republican Party, and it could have a significant impact on the outcome of the election.
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