According to the book 'Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump's Return to Power,' a senior aide to Donald Trump received leaked questions from a person inside Fox News just thirty minutes before a town hall. This allowed Trump's team to prepare for the potentially aggressive questioning from Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum. The leaked questions included significant issues like Trump's business interests and political violence, which made Trump feel cornered despite the strategic advantage the leak provided.
The leak was described metaphorically: 'Jackpot. This was like a student getting a peek at the test before the exam started.' The inside information not only gave Trump an advantage but also revealed how contentious the relationship remained between Trump’s team and Fox News ahead of the town hall.
Despite the apparent leak, Trump's team remained frustrated with Fox News’s coverage which they deemed antagonistic. The incident raises questions about the integrity of journalistic practices and the dynamics between political figures and media organizations.
A Fox News spokesperson stated they found the allegations serious enough to warrant an investigation, although they challenged Isenstadt's claims, particularly about the relationship between Trump and Baier. This highlights the potential for disputes regarding media credibility and the interactions between political campaigns and news outlets.
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