Sid Rosenberg claims Fox News has barred him from future appearances after a controversial July appearance. The 77 WABC host says he also discussed the alleged ban with President Donald Trump.
What We Know: Sid Rosenberg claims Fox News has banned him following his July appearance on Fox & Friends Weekend. During that appearance, Rosenberg called New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani a “terrorist” and “jihadist.” Fox News host Griff Jenkins later addressed the remarks on air, saying the word “terrorist” “carries an extremely serious meaning” and “should not be used freely.” Rosenberg subsequently said Fox apologized twice for his comments, while later discussing the incident on his 77 WABC program.
What They Said: “You know, I’m almost done with Fox News at this point. I love Sean (Hannity), I love Mark (Levin), I love Brian (Kilmeade), but I can’t watch the weekend show anymore. I’m pissed at them because they banned me for nonsense. They banned me for complete nonsense. I told Trump, you know. I’m not going to tell you what he said … I told him a couple of things about my life, very personal … I don’t want to get into it, but President Trump knows a lot of stuff about me. That’s all I’m going to say.” -Sid Rosenberg
What Remains Unclear: Fox News hasn’t publicly confirmed that it has banned Rosenberg from appearing on the network. Likewise, Rosenberg didn’t disclose what President Donald Trump allegedly told him about the matter. His comments indicate that he believes the July appearance led to the change in his relationship with Fox News, but the network hasn’t publicly detailed its position.
What It Means: Rosenberg’s comments add another chapter to his relationship with Fox News after the July controversy. Meanwhile, he has remained outspoken about Mamdani and other political issues. Rosenberg would not go into President Trump’s reaction to the comments shared by the radio host.
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