Fri May 02 21:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Fox News Host’s On-Air Joke Sparks Outrage: Watters Accuses Co-host of Shooting Trump

**NEW YORK, NY** – A heated debate on Fox News’ “The Five” Thursday devolved into controversy after host Jesse Watters jokingly accused co-host Jessica Tarlov of shooting President Donald Trump. The exchange stemmed from a discussion about the Trump administration’s immigration policies.

Tarlov criticized the administration’s deportation practices, citing examples of families detained by ICE. This led to a back-and-forth with co-host Jeanine Pirro, who downplayed the severity of the incidents. Tarlov further criticized the targeting of immigration attorneys.

Watters then made a series of increasingly inflammatory comments. He falsely claimed Tarlov had searched Melania Trump’s underwear drawer at Mar-a-Lago, and culminated the exchange by jokingly accusing Tarlov of shooting Trump in the ear during the July 2024 assassination attempt. Watters’ remarks were met with immediate pushback from Tarlov, who denied any involvement. Co-host Greg Gutfeld also joined in the banter.

The segment has sparked outrage on social media, with many condemning Watters’ comments as reckless and inappropriate. Critics point to the potentially harmful nature of such jokes, especially given the recent increase in political violence. Fox News has yet to issue a statement on the incident.

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