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Fox News Cuts Short Interview With Intoxicated Guest During Trump’s 250th Army Parade

Slurred remarks that signaled inebriation prompted an abrupt end to the segment

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Overview

  • Rebekah Koffler, a pro-Trump former intelligence officer, joined Fox News’s coverage of President Trump’s 250th Army anniversary parade as a remote guest
  • Moments before going live she tweeted that she was refilling her champagne glass while waiting for her televised segment
  • She slurred her words throughout the exchange as she lauded the administration’s military policies and thanked service members for their sacrifices
  • After her remarks became unintelligible, hosts Lawrence Jones and Emily Compagno cut the segment short and closed with thanks for her service
  • The clip has drawn attention to guest selection and on-air conduct standards during high-profile live broadcasts