President Donald Trump made a surprise appearance on Fox News’ The Ingraham Angle, where host Laura Ingraham scolded him live on air about his “mixture of false claims.” During the interview, Laura questioned Trump’s 50-year mortgage plan, saying it was not a good idea. Trump responded by pointing out he inherited the issue and downplaying its significance.
The interview sparked backlash from viewers, who took to social media to call out Trump’s claims as false. One user fact-checked some of Trump’s statements and found several inaccuracies, including his claim that Democrats wanted $1.5 trillion for healthcare for illegal aliens. Fact-checkers also debunked Trump’s assertion that Venezuela “emptied their prisons” to send criminals to the US.
The backlash against Trump’s claims is not surprising, given his history of making false or misleading statements. One viewer noted that Trump is even losing his own base, and another commented that he seems more interested in keeping the cameras on him than in genuinely addressing voters’ concerns.
However, some viewers praised Laura Ingraham for pressing Trump and demanding clarity during the interview. They said she “broke the usual script” by not asking softball questions or giving deferential nods to Trump’s claims. Instead, she held him accountable and presented reality as it is.
Source: https://www.irishstar.com/culture/entertainment/fox-news-laura-ingraham-trump-36224854