Fox News has apologized for airing old footage during its coverage of President Donald Trump's attendance at a dignified transfer ceremony for U.S. soldiers killed in the Middle East war. The network admitted to showing video from an earlier event where Trump was not wearing a hat, instead of the actual ceremony where he wore a white baseball cap with 'USA' written on it.
Key Takeaways
Fox News aired old footage of President Donald Trump during coverage of his attendance at a dignified transfer ceremony for U.S. soldiers, showing him without a hat instead of the actual event where he wore a white baseball cap. The network apologized for the error.
- Fox News showed outdated video clip of Trump at an earlier ceremony
- Network issued on-air correction and apology
- Critics questioned the intent behind the mistake
On Saturday, Trump attended the dignified transfer of six U.S. military members at Dover Air Force Base. His choice to wear a white baseball cap during the solemn event drew criticism online, with some accusing him of having 'no sense of dignity.'
The network initially broadcasted the correct video on Saturday but later showed old footage from a December ceremony where Trump had not worn a hat. The incorrect footage was used in multiple broadcasts on Sunday morning, including during segments on Fox & Friends and Fox News Sunday. Fox News acknowledged the error during Sunday's episode of 'Fox & Friends,' with co-host Griff Jenkins issuing an on-air correction.
'We inadvertently aired video from an older dignified transfer instead of the ceremony that took place yesterday. We deeply regret the error and extend our respected condolences to the service members' families,' Jenkins said.
In a statement, Fox News Media spokesperson confirmed the mistake, stating that archival footage was mistakenly used during the video sourcing process. The network expressed regret for the error and apologized for showing incorrect footage.
The mislabeled December video remained on the Fox News website after the apology.
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