Politics
Bret Baier defends Fox News reporter on air after Trump criticism
Fox News anchor Bret Baier rejected President Trump's characterization of correspondent Jonathan Hunt as a 'flunky' following a segment on Iran.
The short version
- President Trump criticized Fox News correspondent Jonathan Hunt on Truth Social, calling his reporting on Iran inaccurate and urging anchor Bret Baier to 'straighten out his flunkies.'
- Baier defended Hunt during the live broadcast of 'Special Report,' stating Hunt is a 'great reporter' and correcting Trump's interpretation of the segment.
- The dispute centers on ongoing U.S. and allied diplomatic pressure regarding Iran amid broader tensions in the region.
Key facts
- During a broadcast of 'Special Report,' President Trump posted on Truth Social accusing Fox News correspondent Jonathan Hunt of delivering an inaccurate report about Iran.[The Hill]
- Trump claimed that he does not want to meet with Iranian leadership, asserting that they are instead 'begging to make a deal.'[The Hill]
- Before the broadcast concluded, Bret Baier defended Hunt on air, stating 'Jonathan is not a flunky. He is a great reporter.'[The Hill]
- Baier clarified the network's reporting, explaining that they did not say Trump wanted to meet, but rather that Treasury Secretary Bessent hopes to meet with G20 countries to increase pressure on Iran, and that Gulf State allies are in Tehran seeking concessions.[The Hill]