President Trump predicted that MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace will be fired following a profanity-laced rant she delivered on-air about his recent summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In a Truth Social post on August 18, Trump blasted Wallace as a “loser with bad ratings” and declared, “MSNBC is dead!”
Wallace, host of Deadline: White House, harshly criticized Trump’s handling of the peace talks with Ukraine and Russia, accusing him of betraying democracy and undermining U.S. allies. Her remarks prompted an immediate response from Trump, who mocked her credibility and predicted her removal from the network.
Trump has repeatedly clashed with Wallace, a former communications director in the George W. Bush administration who later became a vocal critic of Trump. Her program has been one of MSNBC’s leading platforms for commentary against the administration, often drawing attention for fiery rhetoric aimed at Trump and his policies.
Wallace responded on air by dismissing Trump’s comments as “delusional” and defended her reporting. She insisted his anger stems from her refusal to accept his claims about mail-in voting and his portrayal of the Ukraine peace process. Wallace further emphasized that Trump himself has used mail-in voting in past elections.
The public exchange highlights the ongoing feud between President Trump and MSNBC, which has positioned itself as one of his fiercest media opponents. Trump’s criticism of Wallace fits into his broader campaign against mainstream networks, accusing them of bias and declining influence.
The clash adds to a growing list of media figures who have drawn direct attacks from Trump as he continues to position himself against outlets he argues distort coverage of his presidency. Wallace, meanwhile, has used Trump’s criticism to reinforce her role as one of his most vocal media adversaries.
