Top Trade Adviser Urges Boycott of Fox News Over Outlet Support
In the United States, top trade adviser Peter Navarro called for cabinet secretaries and Trump supporters to boycott Fox News appearances, citing the network's support for outlets banned from the White House.
Baltimore, MD, September 23, 2026 —
Washington D.C. – Top trade adviser Peter Navarro has reportedly urged cabinet secretaries and supporters of President Trump to boycott appearances on Fox News. The call comes amid concerns over the network’s perceived support for media outlets that have been banned from White House briefings.
The specific details of Mr. Navarro’s appeal, including the exact date it was made or the precise language used, were not provided. It is also not clear which specific media outlets were referenced as having been banned from White House briefings or which outlets Fox News is accused of supporting.
Mr. Navarro, a key figure in the Trump administration’s trade policy, has been outspoken on various media matters. This reported call for a boycott suggests a growing tension between some administration officials and media organizations, including those historically considered allies.
The summary did not specify whether any cabinet secretaries or Trump supporters have publicly indicated their adherence to the boycott. Furthermore, the response from Fox News or the White House to Mr. Navarro’s reported directive was not detailed in the information provided.
The nature of the support from Fox News to the banned outlets was also not elaborated upon, leaving the exact basis for Mr. Navarro’s call for a boycott unspecified. The contractor’s name, if any was involved in relaying this message, was not provided. The fine amount, if applicable, was not provided. The inspection outcomes, if any, were not provided. The code violations, if any, were not provided.
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