Fox News hosted an all-women town hall with former President Donald Trump, where female voters were given the opportunity to ask questions on reproductive laws, transgender rights, and other important issues. The event took place in Georgia and was televised on Wednesday morning. However, it was later revealed that the female audience selected for the event was comprised largely of local Republican supporters, and Fox News edited the broadcast to remove some vocal advocacy of Trump from the attendees.
The Georgia Federation of Republican Women and the Republican Women of Forsyth County were involved in hosting the event and were initially excited about the opportunity to be a part of it. When CNN reached out to these groups and Fox News about their role, the posts were edited to downplay their involvement, with claims that they were merely attendees. Fox News maintained that the event was solely hosted by the network and did not disclose the makeup of the audience in its press release.
Despite Fox News claiming that the event was not organized by any Republican groups, it was evident that some attendees were supporters of Trump. Questions from the audience and their attire indicated their allegiance to the former president, with some openly expressing their support during the town hall. Fox News edited out certain remarks made by attendees that revealed their voting preferences, leading to speculation about the network’s handling of the event.
The crowd at the town hall was overwhelmingly supportive of Trump, with attendees giving him a standing ovation and expressing approval of his statements. The town hall was marked by moments of applause and cheers from the audience, particularly when Trump criticized President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. A poll conducted during the event showed that the majority of the women present opposed biological men and boys competing against women and girls in sports.
While Fox News did not fact-check Trump during the town hall, independent media outlets reported on the falsehoods he propagated during the event. CNN conducted a fact check that revealed at least 19 false claims made by the former president during the town hall. Attendees interviewed by The Independent were revealed to be from local Republican groups invited by Fox News, contradicting claims made by some individuals that they were not affiliated with any organizations.
Despite attempts to downplay the involvement of Republican groups in the event, it was clear that the audience at the town hall was comprised of supporters of Trump. Fox News edited out certain remarks and expressions of support for the former president, raising concerns about the network’s transparency and fairness in covering the event. Attendees, while vocal in their praise for Trump, also drew criticism for their lack of diversity and the prevalence of misinformation presented during the town hall.
