Fox News Declares Donald Trump's Victory Early Again
- On election night, Fox News called the election for Donald Trump nearly four hours earlier than ABC, CBS, and other major networks.
- This call is seen as part of Fox News' redemption following the backlash received after their Arizona call in the 2020 election.
- Fox News garnered 9.7 million viewers, indicating strong audience approval compared to its competitors.
On November 7, 2024, Fox News made a significant early declaration that Donald Trump had won against Kamala Harris in the election. This call came at 1:47 a.m. and was part of a backdrop where other networks, such as NewsNation and Newsmax, had made similar calls earlier. The different timing highlighted Fox News' recovery from past controversies, particularly their 2020 Arizona call which had triggered viewer backlash and internal strife. The network's prime-time ratings reflected a strong audience engagement, averaging 9.7 million viewers, which was considerably higher than second-place ABC News. Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott expressed pride in the team’s performance, emphasizing their commitment to delivering quality reporting to a politically diverse audience.