{"id":550285,"date":"2026-03-28T11:05:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T11:05:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/550285\/"},"modified":"2026-03-28T11:05:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T11:05:11","slug":"fox-news-halts-for-breaking-news-in-devastating-blow-to-donald-trump-after-face-droops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/550285\/","title":{"rendered":"Fox News halts for breaking news in devastating blow to Donald Trump after &#8216;face droops&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Donald Trump was caught on camera with his eyes closed and his face drooping, as Fox News also shared a new poll showing the President&#8217;s job approval rating taking a hit<\/p>\n<p>Bethany Whittingham and Myriam Toua<\/p>\n<p>04:33 ET, 28 Mar 2026Updated 04:38 ET, 28 Mar 2026<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Trump Hosts a Greek Independence Day Reception in the East Room, Washington, District of Columbia, U\" loading=\"eager\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0_Trump-Hosts-a-Greek-Independence-Day-Reception-in-the-East-Room-Washington-District-of-Columbia-U..jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Fox News issued a devastating setback to the President\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Fox News issued a devastating setback to the President(Image: Will Oliver &#8211; Pool via CNP\/Shutterstock)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Fox News interrupted its scheduled programming to broadcast a breaking news segment in another devastating setback for the President. On Friday (March 27), Brian Kilmeade returned to the screen, where he examined the latest headlines making waves. It wasn&#8217;t long before the discussion shifted to politics as he revealed the findings of a survey they conducted on the Republican leader&#8217;s job performance since returning to the White House.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He cautioned: &#8220;<a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irishstar.com\/news\/politics\/donald-trump-spotted-two-fresh-36929166\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">The President is on the clock<\/a> with the American people. A new Fox News poll shows the President&#8217;s approval rating taking a hit amid rising gas prices.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Now, 64% of registered voters <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irishstar.com\/news\/politics\/donald-trump-blasted-telling-lies-36931454\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">disapprove of the President&#8217;s performance<\/a> on Iran, 71% of people disapprove of the handling of inflation, and 66% disapprove of the President&#8217;s performance on the economy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36936317\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irishstar.com\/news\/politics\/trump-losing-it-tells-audience-36936317\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Trump &#8216;losing it&#8217; as he tells audience he&#8217;ll answer questions about sex<\/a>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36936368\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irishstar.com\/news\/politics\/trump-don-jr-genes-snub-36936368\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Trump claims Don Jr. has &#8216;greatest genes in history&#8217; but brutally snubs other kids<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The network noted that all of these significant shifts are linked by oil, which could push prices higher and further escalate the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The US President appeared to fall asleep during a meeting with Homeland Security\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0_The-US-President-appeared-to-fall-asleep-during-a-meeting-with-Homeland-Security.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"The US President appeared to fall asleep during a meeting with Homeland Security\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The US President appeared to fall asleep during a meeting with Homeland Security(Image: Getty)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Viewers quickly rushed to social media to express their worries online, with one person writing: &#8220;Trump losing Fox is like losing his own base, that&#8217;s when you know it&#8217;s bad.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Another concurred: &#8220;Even Fox News&#8217; polling shows that Donald Trump&#8217;s approval rating is taking a hit. When you&#8217;ve lost Fox as a Republican, you know you&#8217;re in big trouble.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A third vented: &#8220;How it can still be 41% approval is beyond me. There are some basic American values conservatives, liberals, and moderates should all be able to agree on.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Meanwhile, others leapt to the President&#8217;s defence, with one user contending: &#8220;Fox is not reliable&#8221;, while another concurred: &#8220;Fox News has a terrible pollster. Something I&#8217;ve always known.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"An individual dressed in formal attire, seated in an official setting, possibly engaged in a formal discussion or meeting. The backdrop features American flags, suggesting a context related to political or governmental activities.\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1_Donald-Trump-blasted-a-demented-moron-as-his-eyes-swell-up-before-dropping-wild-claim.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Trump looked as though he was battling to remain awake, jolting abruptly when he heard his own name mentioned\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Trump looked as though he was battling to remain awake, jolting abruptly when he heard his own name mentioned(Image: X)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Earlier this week, television cameras captured the moment the US President&#8217;s face appeared to &#8220;drop&#8221; and he shut his eyes &#8211; seemingly dozing off during a televised meeting.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Trump looked as though he was battling to remain awake, jolting abruptly when he heard his own name mentioned, but otherwise allowing his chin to sink closer to his chest.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Viewers rapidly noticed what was occurring and flocked to social media, with one posting: &#8220;Trump&#8217;s face is drooping, and his eyes are closed.&#8221;, reports <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/showbiz\/tv-radio\/2187526\/fox-news-halted-breaking-trump-bombshell-face\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">the Express<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">For all the latest news straight to your inbox, sign up for our FREE newsletters <a aria-label=\"[object Object]Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irishstar.com\/newsletter-preference-centre\/?utm_source=newslettersignupfooter\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Another concurred: &#8220;Briefly opens his eyes when he hears his name. My dog used to do that.&#8221; While a third viewer shared: &#8220;Trump is unfit for office! The 25th amendment out to be utilised.&#8221; Someone else commented: &#8220;The way he jerks awake&#8230; scary.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"An aerial view of a devastated urban area, featuring a partially collapsed building amidst widespread rubble and debris, indicative of extensive destruction.\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1_US-And-Israel-Wage-War-Against-Iran.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"The American people largely disapprove of Trump's handling of the Iran war\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The American people largely disapprove of Trump&#8217;s handling of the Iran war(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Yet more X users posted: &#8220;His brain is running at a low idle,&#8221; and &#8220;If Biden had looked like that in a cabinet meeting, it would have been the lead story on Fox News for two weeks. They&#8217;d run with it as the top story every hour on the hour.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">This follows Trump being spotted with a discolored hand and drooping face earlier this week.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Standing behind Homeland Security head Markwayne Mullin in the Oval Office, his eyes appeared to close of their own volition while he was still standing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Trump appeared to repeatedly shake out his hand on several occasions, prompting speculation among viewers that makeup may have been used to hide bruises, which his press secretary attributes to &#8220;shaking hands too much.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">For the latest local news and features on Irish America, visit our homepage<a aria-label=\"[object Object][object Object]Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irishstar.com\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"> here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Donald Trump was caught on camera with his eyes closed and his face drooping, as Fox News also&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":550286,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[4,450,12,11320,451,3,452,453],"class_list":{"0":"post-550285","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-breaking-news","8":"tag-breaking-news","9":"tag-breakingnews","10":"tag-donald-trump","11":"tag-fox-news","12":"tag-headlines","13":"tag-news","14":"tag-top-stories","15":"tag-topstories"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/550285","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=550285"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/550285\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/550286"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=550285"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=550285"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=550285"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}