Former Republican Congressman Jason Chaffetz, who is also a Fox News contributor, criticized former President Donald Trump’s recent interview with Sean Hannity on the “Hannity” show. Chaffetz called Trump’s interview “absolutely horrific” and said that it was the worst he had ever seen the former president do.
During the interview, Trump avoided questions about the classified documents probe and denied that his people posted a photo of him threatening Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg with a baseball bat. He also took a jab at Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, claiming that DeSantis could not have won the 2018 governor’s race without Trump’s endorsement.
Chaffetz lambasted Trump for “whining,” “playing the victim card,” and being upset that someone he endorsed, like DeSantis, could be running against him in the GOP 2024 primary. The former congressman also criticized Trump for not acting like a former president, calling on him to “act like it.”
The interview with Hannity comes as Trump faces a defamation lawsuit from Dominion Voting Systems over Fox News’ coverage of the former president’s false claims of widespread election fraud during the 2020 election cycle. Trump had previously criticized Fox News over their coverage of DeSantis before the interview aired.
As the political landscape continues to shift and evolve, it remains to be seen how Trump will navigate the challenges and controversies he faces. However, Chaffetz’s criticism of the former president’s recent interview highlights the growing divide within the Republican party and serves as a reminder that even staunch supporters are beginning to distance themselves from the controversial figure.
