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Trump attacks Fox News anchor Shannon Bream over outdated White House ballroom photos
8/18/2026, 6:06:51 AM
Trump's criticism of Fox News Sunday
Former President Donald Trump used his Truth Social platform on Sunday evening to denounce Shannon Bream’s program *Fox News Sunday*. He asserted that the show aired “old and irrelevant” photographs of the White House ballroom construction site that were taken months before the current work began. Trump added that the most difficult phases of the project were already finished and that roof and “DronePort” construction would start soon. The post also attacked fellow Fox anchors Bret Baier and Chris Wallace, calling the poll numbers they presented “fake” and “embarrassing.”
Legal status of the ballroom project
The ballroom renovation has been the subject of ongoing litigation. A federal appeals court ordered the administration to halt construction, and Trump subsequently appealed that ruling to the Supreme Court. The administration’s position, as reflected in Blanche’s comment, is that the project does not require legislative authorization.
Chris Wallace’s new media-investment role
Separately, former Fox News anchor Chris Wallace has moved into a senior advisory position at RedBird Capital Partners, a firm that invests in media properties such as Skydance (owner of Paramount) and the Daily Telegraph in London. Wallace reports to RedBird founder Gerry Cardinale and says his involvement with CBS News remains “T.B.D.” He indicated that he could advise on any of RedBird’s holdings, including the sports site Front Office Sports, or potentially on a CBS program such as *60 Minutes*.
Data and claims cited by Trump
In the same Truth Social post, Trump claimed a 2024 election victory that included winning all seven swing states, the popular vote, 86 percent of counties, and an Electoral-College margin of 312 to 226. He also accused Bream’s show of presenting “fake” poll numbers, though the specific figures were not disclosed.
These elements together illustrate Trump’s ongoing dispute with Fox News over coverage of the White House ballroom project and his broader criticism of perceived media bias.
