Fox News fans' 'hearts stop' as Trump launches 'N-word' rant on air

Fox News Viewers Stunned as Trump Refers to ‘N-Word’ During Nuclear War Remarks

Fox News viewers were left shocked and confused during a recent interview between former President Donald Trump and anchor Bret Baier. In a segment aired Friday evening (May 16), Trump spoke about last weekend’s conflict between India and Pakistan — and drew gasps online with a controversial turn of phrase.

In discussing the escalating tensions, Trump said, “Everyone was stronger, stronger – to a point where the next one was gonna be, you know what. The N-word. You know what the N-word is, right?” Baier appeared visibly uncomfortable as Trump clarified: “Nuclear.”

Trump continued, “It’s the N-word. That’s a very nasty word, right? In a lot of ways. The N-word used in a nuclear sense.” He then shifted to praising both countries: “It does take two to tango. With India, I felt very certain, and with Pakistan I also talked about trade. They would love to trade! They’re brilliant people. They make incredible products. We don’t do much trading with them, and yet I have a good relationship with them. I have a good relationship with a lot of people you wouldn’t believe.”

He added: “But I stopped that war. That was going to be a nuclear war, I think — or close. Very close. You were right there. And now everyone’s happy. In fact, I told my people, ‘Call them up, and we’ll start trading immediately,’ because I’m a man of my word.”

Reactions on social media were swift and critical. One user tweeted: “Only Trump can make light of nuclear war with racism.” Another wrote, “Trump’s chosen euphemism for ‘nuclear’: ‘The N-word.’ Followed by the helpful, totally not confusing clarification, ‘You know what the N-word is, right?’ Yes, we know what the N-word is! Why are you making it weird?”

Another user summed it up: “This is what passes for diplomacy now? Trump calling nuclear war ‘the N-word,’ like it’s a punchline, while talking about India and Pakistan, two nuclear powers. This isn’t leadership. It’s a global risk with a microphone.”