Fox News cut away from airing a pro-Trump protest happening Wednesday after the president’s oldest son exclaimed several expletives during a speech that was being televised live and uncensored.
“To all of you red-blooded patriotic Americans, thank you for being in this fight with us,” Donald Trump Jr. said during his speech. “Thank you for standing up to the bulls—t!”
Speaking near the White House, President’s Trump son then loudly complained about social media censorship before switching to the subject of transgender athletes in sports.
“They spent money on a study that came to the incredible conclusion yesterday that trans women playing in female sports have a competitive advantage,” Mr. Trump Jr. said during his speech.
“No s—-!” Mr. Trump Jr. exclaimed in response.
“Who could have seen that coming? I had no idea!” he yelled sarcastically.
Fox News pulled away from Mr. Trump Jr. a moment later after having aired the first six minutes of his speech without interruption. It began airing the protest again when the president spoke later.
Mediaite first reported Fox News cutting away from the president’s son.
The protest happened on the ellipse, a grassy area near the White House, ahead of Congress holding a joint session later Wednesday to count the electoral votes cast in the presidential contest.
Mr. Trump decisively lost the recent White House race to President-elect Jospeh R. Biden, but maintains he won in a “landslide” and should remain in office despite losing.
The U.S. National Park Service anticipated up to 30,000 people would participate in the protest where the Trumps spoke. Similar demonstrations are expected throughout the day across the capital.
• Andrew Blake can be reached at ablake@washingtontimes.com.
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