Fox News host Trace Gallagher sharply criticized ABC, CBS, and NBC on Tuesday for devoting zero minutes of coverage to crimes committed by illegal immigrant truck drivers, despite a string of high-profile deadly incidents.
Gallagher highlighted what he called a glaring double standard in legacy media reporting. “They cover everything on ICE but won’t cover this for even 30 seconds,” he said during a segment on Fox News @ Night.
The criticism comes amid growing concerns over public safety failures linked to illegal immigration and trucking, including multiple fatal crashes allegedly involving undocumented drivers who reportedly evaded proper vetting, language requirements, or ICE detainers. Former Trump White House deputy communications director Roma Darvi joined the discussion, labeling the lack of coverage a deliberate “media cover-up.”
🚨 Fox News host CALLS OUT ABC, CBS and NBC for giving “zero minutes of coverage” to illegal trucker crime
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“They cover everything on ICE but won’t cover this for even 30 seconds,” says Trace Gallagher.
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“It’s a media cover-up. We have been seeing this most frequently during election cycles and we’re getting close to one again here,” Darvi said. “They are in cahoots with the Democrats. If it’s a story that won’t help Dems they bury stories over and over again.”
Gallagher went further, arguing that mainstream outlets prioritize political narratives over accountability. “They care more about the narrative,” he said. He pointed to California as an example, noting that local media in Sacramento rarely challenges Gov. Gavin Newsom.
“None. Free reign. No questions. It’s kind of the same nationally: the media will not push back on the left.”
The comments underscore a broader debate over media bias and selective reporting. Proponents of stricter immigration enforcement argue that incidents involving illegal immigrant truck drivers expose vulnerabilities in border security, commercial licensing, and cooperation between local authorities and federal immigration officials. Critics on the other side often frame such stories as isolated or politically motivated.
Gallagher’s segment reflects ongoing tensions as the country approaches another election cycle, with Fox News positioning itself as a counter to what it sees as one-sided coverage from the major broadcast networks.