Fox News slammed for airing old video of Trump at a dignified transfer ceremony rather than Saturday’s actual footage - The Independent

The Independent
March 8, 2026
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Fox News is criticized for using old footage of President Trump at a dignified transfer ceremony.

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Fox News is facing criticism for broadcasting archival footage of President Donald Trump participating in a dignified transfer ceremony. The network aired this older video during a segment that was ostensibly covering a recent dignified transfer event on Saturday. Critics allege this substitution misled viewers regarding the President's presence at the actual ceremony. This incident raises questions about journalistic accuracy and media representation of presidential activities. The network has not yet issued a public statement addressing the criticism.

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