Fox News Panel Discusses Democratic Challenges, Biden’s Declining Credibility, and Trump’s Rise

On a recent Fox News panel, hosts and guests delved into the current state of the Democratic Party following significant political shifts, particularly surrounding the fallout from revelations about President Joe Biden’s mental acuity. The conversation ranged from how Democrats are managing their post-election strategy to deeper concerns about the party’s identity, voter trust, and how former President Donald Trump has reshaped the political landscape.

Dana Perino: Democrats Are Distracted and Disconnected

Dana Perino, former White House Press Secretary, argued that Democrats have created long-term challenges for themselves by ignoring the issues voters care most about.

“We’re in June,” she said, “and the Democrats are still struggling to regain their footing after the last election.” She suggested this is a storyline that media outlets could cover every day until 2028. “They’ve dug themselves into such a deep hole,” she added, citing inflation, the immigration crisis, and underperforming education as core issues.

Perino criticized the party’s emphasis on climate change and its continued support of teachers’ unions at the expense of basic education quality. “America’s kids can’t read, write, or do math,” she said. “We’re supposed to compete with China—how? With robots?”

She also noted the absence of a strong, recognizable Democratic leader. “Who’s the head of the DNC? Who’s the face of the Democrats? Nobody knows.”

Harold Ford Jr.: Democrats Need Purpose, Not Just Tactics

Former Congressman Harold Ford Jr. offered a more measured perspective, noting that political rebuilding is normal after losing a presidential race. “This is what happens in the wilderness,” he said. “It’s happened before.”

Ford pointed to examples: Republicans were out of power for 40 years in the House before Newt Gingrich’s Contract with America in 1994. Democrats rebounded in 1992 when Bill Clinton, then a relatively unknown governor, revitalized the party’s message. And Trump, he said, fundamentally changed the game.

“Trump transcends party lines,” Ford noted. “He’s a Republican, yes—but he’s bigger than that. He adapts. If something doesn’t work, he changes.”

Ford’s call to fellow Democrats was clear: “We need to stop obsessing over tactics like whether we should do podcasts and get back to ideas. What do we stand for?”

He emphasized that Democrats still have smart policy positions—on taxes, the economy, and education—but they lack boldness. “We’ve got to be bolder,” he urged.

Lara Trump: Voters Feel the Momentum Shifting

Lara Trump, co-host and daughter-in-law to former President Trump, suggested the Democratic Party is split between moderates and the radical left, and that the far-left faction has taken over.

“Americans can’t relate to that extremism,” she said. “That’s why polls are shifting.”

She claimed Americans are now seeing real results from Republican leadership and that public sentiment is changing. “For the first time in 20 years, 50% of Americans think the country is on the right track,” she said, citing positive economic indicators like falling inflation and a reduced trade deficit.

She also criticized Democrats for “gaslighting” the public about Trump and other issues. “They lied to people for the past ten years,” she said. “But Americans feel it now—things are improving.”

Greg Gutfeld: The Hoax Has Been Exposed—and It’s Different This Time

Greg Gutfeld offered a scathing critique of the media’s role in protecting Biden and misleading the public.

“The Democrats have thrived on hoaxes,” he said. “Whether it was Russian collusion or the ‘fine people’ lie, they relied on the emotional impact of a false narrative. By the time it was debunked, the damage was already done.”

What’s different now, Gutfeld argued, is that CNN anchor Jake Tapper’s recent book revealed the truth about Biden’s mental decline—and the audience that had believed in Biden is now waking up.

“Biden’s infirmity is more well-known than Biden himself now,” he said. “His name is inseparable from the scandal.”

Gutfeld noted the book’s poor sales as symbolic. “Tapper’s audience was just told they were gullible. Who wants to buy a book that tells them they were played?”

This time, he argued, the lie didn’t just fade away quietly. “This is perhaps the biggest political scandal in history,” Gutfeld said. “It wasn’t just Republicans exposing it—it was someone from inside their own media ecosystem.”

Conclusion: A Party Without a Purpose

The panel ultimately portrayed a Democratic Party in disarray—lacking leadership, identity, and a coherent set of ideas. Meanwhile, Republicans, particularly Donald Trump, are gaining traction by offering clarity and adaptability.

Gutfeld closed with a philosophical reflection: “Trump didn’t just create the red hat. He created the red pills,” he said, referencing the metaphor for waking up to political truths. “The brainwashing is wearing off. And what’s left for Democrats? A set of assigned opinions, but no structure.”

If the Democrats want to remain competitive, the panel agreed, they need to reconnect with voters on real issues, push aside internal radicalism, and find a bold, unifying vision.