Fox News apologizes for showing old video of a hatless Donald Trump at a dignified transfer ceremony

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By DAVID BAUDERMarch 9, 2026 at 08:53 AM

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Fox News apologized for mistakenly airing old footage of a hatless Donald Trump during Sunday coverage of the dignified transfer ceremony for six U.S. soldiers killed in the Middle East. The ceremony took place Saturday at Dover Air Force Base. The network stated that archival footage of Trump at a previous ceremony was inadvertently used on two Sunday morning broadcasts. While Fox News insisted it was an honest mistake, some critics suggested the error was intentional, aiming to portray Trump in a more favorable light. Fox News anchor Griff Jenkins issued an on-air correction, and the network expressed regret for the error. The incident drew criticism, with some accusing Fox News of hypocrisy and others expressing embarrassment over the mistake.

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