In a recent turn of events, Fox News found itself in the midst of controversy when it published an article with a rather sensational headline claiming that a former member of the Trump cabinet had launched a scathing attack against the former president. The attention-grabbing headline, “Former Trump Cabinet member tells him to ‘kiss’ his ‘butt,'” immediately caught the public’s eye, leading to widespread discussions and debates across various news platforms.
Shortly after Fox News’s publication, another conservative news outlet, Breitbart, reported on the story. They highlighted the headline used by Fox News, emphasizing the potentially explosive nature of the claims made by the former cabinet member against Donald Trump. However, what followed was an unexpected twist that would ultimately force Fox News to retract the entire article.
Upon closer examination, it became evident that the story, which was originally touted as an exclusive, had serious credibility issues. The purportedly exclusive interview with former Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price was brought into question. According to the retracted article, Price adamantly stated that he would not support Trump’s potential 2024 presidential bid, citing his dismissal from the cabinet as a key factor. Furthermore, the article quoted Price as disparagingly commenting on Trump’s appearance and personality, stating, “The only thing that guy has more of than fake tan is narcissism. He can kiss my big medical butt.”
However, as more details emerged, it became apparent that the quotes attributed to Price were not accurate. It was revealed that Fox News had misquoted and misrepresented the former cabinet member’s views. Price had not made any such statements nor expressed any intention to publicly denounce Trump or his potential presidential aspirations. The entire story was based on false information, and Fox News had no choice but to retract it promptly.
The retraction highlighted the importance of responsible journalism and the potential consequences of rushing to publish sensational stories without proper fact-checking. In an era where misinformation spreads rapidly through social media, the incident served as a reminder of the need for media outlets to uphold the highest standards of integrity and accuracy in their reporting.
Fox has retracted the story.
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— Dan Diamond (@ddiamond) July 7, 2023
