Fox Cuts Guest Who Slurs 'Donarl Jane Tramp' Live
You'd think a military parade honoring the Army's 250th anniversary and President Donald Trump's 79th birthday would go off with clockwork precision. Instead, Fox News found itself scrambling for the mute button during a live broadcast.
Rebekah Koffler, a former Defense Intelligence Agency officer and longtime Trump supporter, was on air for a bizarre segment that lasted barely a minute and a half before Fox News abruptly pulled the plug.
Setting the Stage: Trump's Parade, Fox's Spotlight
The backdrop was a high-stakes, high-visibility event. On June 14, Fox News dedicated hours of primetime coverage to the president's military parade, a glittering showcase timed to the dual celebration of Trump's birthday and the U.S. Army's historic milestone.
Koffler, a regular guest known for her hawkish takes and Trump praise, was scheduled to appear just after 9:30 p.m. to comment on the symbolism of the parade. What unfolded was something no producer wants — a live TV moment that felt more like a late-night blooper reel.
The Segment That Sank in 90 Seconds
Introduced by hosts Emily Compagno and Lawrence Jones, Koffler was asked a straightforward question about the event's messaging. Her reply began with energy but quickly unraveled.
Reportedly slurring her words and calling Jones by the wrong name (Lucas Tomlinson, a different Fox contributor), Koffler veered into a rambling monologue about the military's past sacrifices and the administrative state. According to the Daily Beast, she then praised Trump as "our new commander-in-chief, Donarl Jane Tramp" — a moment that visibly startled the hosts.
As she attempted to thank the hosts — again, misnaming them — the segment was cut short. "Lawrence Jones, you are doing ... you're rocking man!" she said before the screen faded to commercial, according to PEOPLE.
Blame Game or Backpedal?
According to the Independent, before the appearance, Koffler had posted a photo of a bottle of Saint-Hilaire sparkling wine on X, joking, "Refilling my #champagne glass while waiting for my hit!" The post was reportedly later deleted.
The morning after, Koffler took to social media again, this time with an explanation. According to PEOPLE, she said, "allegations against me related to my @FoxNews appearance #TrumpParade are FALSE." She claimed, "audio, video during #MilitaryParade were corrupted due to intermittent, slow internet connection."
She also claimed, according to PEOPLE, that her champagne photo was "a joke, intended to boost viewership."
However, according to the Daily Beast, a Fox News insider told multiple outlets there were no technical issues during the broadcast.
Viral Mockery and Media Credibility
The fallout was fast and fierce. Clips of the segment quickly went viral across platforms, with social media users mocking both Koffler's performance and Fox's awkward handling of the situation.
Some viewers questioned how such a guest was greenlit for live television, while others pointed to the broader issue of credibility in media booking, especially during high-profile political coverage.
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