Fox Honors Trump as 'Patriot of the Year,' Cementing Close Ties with the President-Elect

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In a ceremony that underscored the deep relationship between Fox News and Donald Trump, the president-elect was awarded the title of "Honorary Patriot of the Year" at Fox Nation’s annual Patriots Awards. Held at Long Island University's Tilles Center in Brookville, New York, the event showcased Fox's admiration for Trump while solidifying its influential role in shaping his presidency.  

FULL REMARKS: President Trump at the Fox Nation Patriot Awards pic.twitter.com/kkCQhbS2y8

— Team Trump (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TeamTrump) December 6, 2024

 

Accepting the award, Trump praised the "incredible people at Fox," though he couldn't resist alluding to his past grievances with the network, remarking, “I don’t like a couple” of its staff members. Despite tensions over coverage of President Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory and other political rivals, the ceremony was a reminder of the mutually beneficial relationship between Trump and the conservative-leaning news giant.  

 

Trump’s decision to attend the event, leaving his usual post-election retreat at Mar-a-Lago in Florida, signified the importance he places on Fox’s role as he prepares to return to the White House. On Truth Social, he expressed excitement about receiving the accolade, calling it “so nice!” This was a stark contrast to his criticisms of the network just weeks prior, when he lambasted Fox for its interview with Vice President Kamala Harris, claiming it had “grown so weak and soft on the Democrats.”  

 

Throughout Trump’s first term, Fox News played a significant role in shaping his presidency. Known for watching the network religiously, Trump frequently reacted to its broadcasts in real-time, often tweeting responses or calling into shows to express his views. Fox’s influence on Trump extended beyond the airwaves, with many of its former contributors, hosts, and guests tapped for key positions in his administration. Among them is Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for defense secretary, whose controversial confirmation battle cast a shadow over the evening.  

 

Hegseth, previously a co-host of *Fox & Friends Weekend*, was originally slated to emcee the event. Instead, a video montage featuring his commentary on the 2014 Veterans Affairs hospital scandal was played, highlighting his advocacy for veterans. Will Cain, Hegseth’s former co-host, referenced his Pentagon nomination during the program, remarking, “Just as an aside, there was someone in that package that I thought… looked like they would make one hell of a secretary of defense.”  

 

Paula Pedene, a whistleblower from the Phoenix Veterans Affairs hospital, also spoke highly of Hegseth while accepting an award. Reflecting on his work with Concerned Veterans for America, she said, “Thank goodness Pete Hegseth — before he came to Fox News — was with Concerned Veterans for America, and they helped us. They helped fix it.”  

 

The event wasn’t solely focused on politics. Before Trump’s arrival, emcee Sean Hannity honored various charities, including Paws of War, which provides service dogs to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. The audience of roughly 2,000, dressed in everything from business casual to formal attire, enthusiastically chanted “U-S-A” and cheered during the two-hour celebration.  

 

The atmosphere at the Tilles Center, adorned with red, white, and blue balloons and American flag projections, captured the patriotic spirit of the evening. Though smaller than last year’s venue at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, the event maintained its grandeur. With MAGA hats scattered among the crowd and attendees eager to honor military heroes and community leaders, the night reflected Fox’s alignment with Trump’s vision and his loyal base.  

 

As Trump prepares for his second term, the event highlighted the critical role Fox News continues to play in his political narrative, serving as both a supporter and a platform for his agenda.  

 

Based on a report by WP 2024-12-09

 

 

 

[Cryingdick]

It was a close tie between Trump and Ilhan Omar. After being pushed out by Trump, Omar was seen burning flags and looting outside while screaming death to America.

[Walker88]

I think maybe you meant Tass, not Fox. The guy is a traitor to everything for which the US supposedly stands.

 

The fascist said in an interview he intends to pardon the terrorists who stormed the Capitol, wanted to hang the US Vice President, and injured 140 police officers, but jail the members of the January 6th Committee (who committed no crime).

 

Perhaps Biden will pardon the guy caught with an AR-15 near where the bloated one was playing golf?

[impulse]

31 minutes ago, Walker88 said:

I think maybe you meant Tass, not Fox. The guy is a traitor to everything for which the US supposedly stands.

 

The fascist said in an interview he intends to pardon the terrorists who stormed the Capitol, wanted to hang the US Vice President, and injured 140 police officers, but jail the members of the January 6th Committee (who committed no crime).

 

Perhaps Biden will pardon the guy caught with an AR-15 near where the bloated one was playing golf?

 

Drink a tall glass of water.  Wouldn't want you to get dehydrated.

 

[Tug]

1 hour ago, Cryingdick said:

It was a close tie between Trump and Ilhan Omar. After being pushed out by Trump, Omar was seen burning flags and looting outside while screaming death to America.

Link please.otherwise it’s just a spurious lie.

[darbie-foos]

14 minutes ago, Walker88 said:

You are typical of the cult members...you have absolutely no clue what actual US ideals nor what actual patriotism is. HINT: it ain't the fat guy. He's a fascist, not a patriot.

 

The cult lives vicariously through the fat man, thinking they're getting back at all the cool kids of whom losers were wildly jealous growing up.

 

Well, losers are going to be losers, and the fat man can't help change what the Universe impishly left out. Jailing Liz Cheney won't make cult members successful or babe magnets or anything more than the mediocre nothings they are.

why do suppose then America just elected Trump, was it because democrats are so successful and capable at producing positive benefits for Americans? Or is it because democrats have FAILED these same Americans and the voters responded by electing a leader who ran an America first agenda while your failed and woefully dumb and unqualified democratic candidate ran on trying to convince and gaslight Americans into believing Trump is a fascist, nazi, likened him to Hitler constantly and he was a danger to America. Golly gee, did they screw up, that being dumkoff kamala leaving brainwashed and sheep followers like you in the wastebin of losers. Tough loss for you to accept and you are acting like the loser everyone is laughing at now.

[Tug]

11 minutes ago, Walker88 said:

You are typical of the cult members...you have absolutely no clue what actual US ideals nor what actual patriotism is. HINT: it ain't the fat guy. He's a fascist, not a patriot.

 

The cult lives vicariously through the fat man, thinking they're getting back at all the cool kids of whom losers were wildly jealous growing up.

 

Well, losers are going to be losers, and the fat man can't help change what the Universe impishly left out. Jailing Liz Cheney won't make cult members successful or babe magnets or anything more than the mediocre nothings they are.

Our enemies rejoice America weeps

[darbie-foos]

4 minutes ago, Tug said:

Our enemies rejoice America weeps

just the losers who voted for Harris are weeping, leaving the country, begging for pardons, behaving hysterically which is however normal for democrats and now hamas, putin all want to establish peace in their respective conflicts and have expressed desire for peace talks specifically WITH Trump. And Trump has already begun the path to peace as president elect and America peace thru strength has never been more mainstream since Trump has taken over the responsibility of managing America and restoring peace and stability to the globe where Biden failed so miserably.

[candide]

The 'patriot' who tried to overturn the 2020 election! 

[Walker88]

10 hours ago, darbie-foos said:

why do suppose then America just elected Trump, was it because democrats are so successful and capable at producing positive benefits for Americans? Or is it because democrats have FAILED these same Americans and the voters responded by electing a leader who ran an America first agenda while your failed and woefully dumb and unqualified democratic candidate ran on trying to convince and gaslight Americans into believing Trump is a fascist, nazi, likened him to Hitler constantly and he was a danger to America. Golly gee, did they screw up, that being dumkoff kamala leaving brainwashed and sheep followers like you in the wastebin of losers. Tough loss for you to accept and you are acting like the loser everyone is laughing at now.

You must be one of those poor guys who missed out on the best US economy since the late 1990s. Wages up, savings up, UE ran below 4% for the longest period in 64 years, and the Recession and 6.8% unemployment left by 45 was brought to a screeching halt. The US grew 3 times faster than the G7 average since 2020.

 

Admittedly it required having talent or marketable skills to benefit from the Biden Boom, but to think 47 either has a clue how to bring obviated workers into the economy or even cares anymore (since he got the losers' votes) is the height of naivete and wishful thinking.

 

Tell me what crime a civilian like Liz Cheney committed that 47 says she has to face a military tribunal? Sounds rather fascist to thinking people, which is to say music to the ears of the cult.

 

The world has changed. It's Darwinian Capitalism now, where those with talents and skills prosper, while those without will be left farther and farther behind. If you failed to get rich under Biden and the economic boom, it's only going to get worse under 47.

 

In his disastrous MtP interview, he followed his comment about jailing January 6 Committee members with saying he's re4ally concerned with "drill, baby, drill". What a willfully ignorant moron! It seems he failed to notice the US now produces more energy than it uses, and already there are 9000+ approved drilling leases that no one has decided to take up. Comments like he made fool the equally willfully ignorant, which is to say his cult.

[metisdead]

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[G_Money]

10 hours ago, Tug said:

Link please.otherwise it’s just a spurious lie.

OMG!  You’re back after President Trumps landslide.

 

I thought you were gone forever just like @Danderman123 since the lies and predictions by both of you were proven false.

 

 

[G_Money]

11 hours ago, Walker88 said:

I think maybe you meant Tass, not Fox. The guy is a traitor to everything for which the US supposedly stands.

 

The fascist said in an interview he intends to pardon the terrorists who stormed the Capitol, wanted to hang the US Vice President, and injured 140 police officers, but jail the members of the January 6th Committee (who committed no crime).

 

Perhaps Biden will pardon the guy caught with an AR-15 near where the bloated one was playing golf?

“traitor to everything for which the US supposedly stands.“

 

I don’t think so.  Neither do We The People.

 

You and your minions fit your definition to a T.

 

Did you attend the Patriot Awards?  After all, you claim to be a self proclaimed Patriot.  I would suspect you wouldn’t pass that up to be amongst your peers.

[Cryingdick]

11 hours ago, Tug said:

Link please.otherwise it’s just a spurious lie.

Wow you got me there. I don't seem to be able to find a link to support Omar attending the Fox Patriot Awards Ceremony coming in second to trump for patriot of the year and storming out to burn the flag and chant death to America.

 

It's a good thing you are ready to argue about anything, immediately without being encumbered by reality. I have been owned. Welcome back Tug, your astute, well reasoned commentary has been sorely missed.

[Real Name Hidden]

"Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.” - Samuel Johnson

[transam]

26 minutes ago, darbie-foos said:

every amateur and meaningless argument u made was laughed at and rejected by the 77M + voters who elected Trump and his mandate for a continuation of his stellar 1st term achievements and a wholesale rejection of kamala let's kill more babies campaign. you mother didn't raise you very well and now u support and vote for losers and the failures they deliver. You will always be on the losing side until such time you smarten up.

You reckon, why don't you wait and see.......😉

[SunnyinBangrak]

So many awards. So many accolades. So much winning. Rogue leaders like Trudeau and the lass in Mexico winding their necks in. Seems he's not literally Hitler after all. Who knew?😅

 

This 4 year hiatus with a leadership vacuum and rats running amok might be the best thing ever. It will have concentrated Trump and shown who the enemies of democracy are. This will be such fun.

[JonnyF]

A fitting title for the President elect.

 

Well done America for rejecting DEI candidate Harris. And well done Fox News for recognizing Trump in this way.