In a recent outburst on his Truth Social platform, former President Donald Trump slammed Fox News for abruptly ending his critique of Vice President Kamala Harris's speech at the Democratic National Convention. Trump claimed that he was invited by Fox News anchor Bret Baier to share his thoughts on Harris after her speech but was unexpectedly cut off mid-sentence.

According to Trump, Baier contacted him prior to Harris's convention speech and offered him the opportunity to provide a critique afterward. The Republican presidential nominee agreed, leading to a 10-minute conversation with Baier and anchor Martha MacCallum. However, the hosts frequently interrupted him and eventually ended the call to make way for Greg Gutfeld's late-night show.

Refuting media reports that implied he had initiated the calls, Trump took to his social media platform to assert that he didn't need to make calls to appear on television or any other forum. He declared that it was the networks that reached out to him due to his high ratings, dubbing himself the "Ratings Machine."

Trump's fiery response stems from his frustration over the fact that Harris's DNC speech garnered significantly higher viewership than his own monologue at the Republican National Convention. According to an op-ed by Maureen Dowd in the New York Times, Harris's speech outperformed Trump's by 22%, a blow that the former president took personally.

Adding to Trump's concerns, recent national polls indicate that Harris currently holds a 3.6 percentage point lead over him. In a survey conducted by Fairleigh Dickinson University, Harris was found to be leading Trump by seven points, with a national percentage of 50 to 43.

Reports from the Washington Post further revealed that Trump's campaign aides have been struggling to maintain his focus on the campaign. Instead, it was disclosed that the former president has been dedicating much of his time to golfing, a leisurely pursuit that he has traditionally favored during the month of August.

Former White House spokesperson Alyssa Farah Griffin commented on Trump's recent behavior, suggesting that his golfing outings and the use of weak nicknames like "Kamabala" demonstrate a loss of his political mojo.

As the election draws near, Trump's latest clash with Fox News adds further intrigue to an already heated campaign season. With millions of Americans closely following the race, it remains to be seen how these incidents will impact the dynamics between Trump, the media, and the voting public.