In a heated panel discussion on Fox News' The Faulkner Focus, anchor Harris Faulkner vehemently denied accusations that former President Donald Trump had peddled antisemitic tropes about Jewish Americans who vote Democrat. The exchange occurred moments after Trump himself made remarks criticizing Jewish Democrats during an impromptu press conference in Georgia.

During the discussion, liberal Fox News pundit Marie Harf called out Trump for attacking Jewish Democrats, prompting right-wing commentator T.W. Shannon to object. Faulkner, while taking Shannon's side, insisted that Trump had not engaged in any antisemitic rhetoric, stating that "we have to get our facts right." However, Trump's comments from the tarmac clearly targeted Jewish Democrats, questioning their loyalty and suggesting they needed their heads examined if they voted for Biden.

This is not the first time Trump has been accused of making antisemitic remarks. Just weeks ago, he claimed that "any Jewish person that votes for Democrats hates their religion" and Israel. Jewish leaders swiftly condemned his comments as antisemitic and accused him of trafficking in "depraved" dual loyalty stereotypes. Despite the backlash, Trump repeated these attacks during a recent interview on MAGA radio host Wayne Allyn Root's show.

The discussion on The Faulkner Focus grew tense as Harf criticized Trump's "very angry" vitriol, to which Shannon expressed frustration while praising the former president. Faulkner attempted to fact-check Harf by repeating Trump's full comments from the tarmac, emphasizing that he was highlighting Biden's handling of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and accusing him of abandoning Israel.

However, Harf persisted, stating that Trump has repeatedly questioned the loyalty of Jewish Americans and made offensive comments about their voting habits. Faulkner abruptly ended the segment, scolding Harf and insisting that they must "get our facts right."

Faulkner's pro-Trump leanings have been evident in recent years, and her on-air relationship with Harf has been fraught. Despite her role as a face of Fox News' "hard news" division, Faulkner has repeatedly aligned herself with Trump's views and has been vocal in her criticism of Democrats, including Hillary Clinton and President Joe Biden.

It remains to be seen how this latest spat will impact the ongoing discussion around Trump's rhetoric and Fox News' coverage. Accusations of bias and division persist, highlighting the challenges faced by news organizations in maintaining objectivity and providing accurate information.