In key moments, Baier’s interviewing put Trump on his heels, forcing him to formulate slipshod excuses for his conduct. His performance drew praise from all over — conservatives who’ve grown skeptical of Trump as well as media types who appreciate an honest-to-goodness grilling. On election night, Fox News stirred an enduring controversy by being the first to call Arizona for Democratic nominee Joe Biden. Fox News has capitalized on this dynamic over the years, depressing expectations with daily propaganda, fact-challenged news segments and general silliness. But leaked documents and the Dominion materials showed what happened when the pressure was on: Fox News behaved like Fox News.

Source: Fox News June 23, 2023 13:51 UTC