Viral Rumor of Barron Trump Joining ‘The Five’ on Fox News Proven Completely False
A wildly circulating social media claim that Barron Trump is replacing Jessica Tarlov on Fox News’ popular panel show The Five – allegedly backed by Greg Gutfeld – has been thoroughly debunked as baseless misinformation.
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The rumor exploded online in late 2025, portraying the move as a dramatic “game-changer” with no leaks or buildup, supposedly signaling a bold new direction for the network. Supporters hailed it as innovative, while critics called it nepotism run amok. However, extensive searches across news sources, Fox News announcements, and official statements reveal zero evidence to support it.
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The Five, Fox News’ highest-rated program, features co-hosts Greg Gutfeld, Dana Perino, Jesse Watters, Jeanine Pirro (who left in May 2025 for a government role), and rotating liberal voices including Jessica Tarlov and Harold Ford Jr. Tarlov remains a fixture on the show as of December 2025, frequently appearing and contributing to its record viewership.
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Barron Trump, 19, has maintained a low public profile, attending New York University and occasionally appearing at family events like his father’s January 2025 inauguration. There are no reports of him pursuing a media career, let alone joining Fox News.
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Greg Gutfeld, a core host on The Five and his own late-night show Gutfeld!, has not commented on or endorsed any such change. Recent lineup adjustments at Fox involved other personalities, but nothing involving the Trump family in on-air roles.
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This hoax fits a pattern of fabricated Fox News “shakeups” designed to go viral on partisan platforms. Similar false stories have targeted other hosts in the past, often spreading rapidly before fact-checks catch up.
The Five continues to dominate cable ratings into late 2025, with no official announcements of major cast changes involving Barron Trump. Viewers can tune in weekdays at 5 p.m. ET for the current lineup.
In an era of rampant online misinformation, this rumor serves as a reminder to verify sensational claims through credible sources.
