Brit Hume, the Chief Political Analyst at Fox News, voiced his criticism of former President Donald Trump, characterizing him as an unsuccessful leader. Hume’s remarks were prompted by a video by conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who argued that the opposition to Trump was based on his accomplishments during his presidency. When asked why people would try to thwart Trump’s bid for a second term if he had indeed failed as a president, Hume succinctly responded, “Perhaps they wish to avoid a repeat of an unsuccessful presidency.”

However, Hume did not delve into specific details about which aspects of Trump’s presidency he deemed as failures. Speculation arose as to whether this may refer to Trump’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, his response to the events of January 6th, or the legal challenges he faced after leaving office. It is worth noting that despite criticism from certain conservatives, Trump’s presidency also had notable achievements in foreign policy and Supreme Court appointments, leading to significant decisions such as the reconsideration of Roe v. Wade and racial preferences in college admissions.

Hume’s comment faced substantial backlash, as users pointed out various positive elements of Trump’s presidency, including economic successes such as lower gas prices, job growth, and decreased bureaucratic hurdles.

Hume’s statement came after Trump indicated that he may choose not to participate in debates on Fox News, citing what he perceives as a hostile environment on the network. Trump also claimed that certain polls showed him at zero popularity on the network, in stark contrast to his high approval ratings in the 60s.