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Trump's Policies Shaped by Fox News Coverage, Insiders Say

10/15/2025

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President Donald Trump is reportedly influenced by extensive viewing of Fox News, according to insiders.
His aides say plans to deploy National Guard to Portland and Chicago are shaped by the network's coverage.
Trump has questioned Portland’s safety assurances, suggesting he may see different realities on television.
Critics argue that portraying cities as "war-ravaged" does not match peaceful protests and raises concerns about governance.

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President Donald Trump is reportedly influenced by extensive viewing of Fox News, according to insiders.
His aides say plans to deploy National Guard to Portland and Chicago are shaped by the network's coverage.
Trump has questioned Portland’s safety assurances, suggesting he may see different realities on television.
Critics argue that portraying cities as "war-ravaged" does not match peaceful protests and raises concerns about governance.