Bernie Sanders has garnered numerous ratings and rave reviews for his Fox News town hall on Monday night. And apparently, President Trump is not happy with the role of his favorite cable network.
"Many of Trump's fans and posters were outside the @FoxNews Studio last night in the now flourishing (thank you President Trump) of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, for the interview with Crazy Bernie Sanders," Trump tweeted on Tuesday night. "Big complaints about not being left – stuffed with Bernie supporters. What's going on with @ FoxNews? "
According to the Morning Call newspaper of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Fox has "contacted various political and local groups in the area and undermined requests to attend after publicly announcing the event." And there were Trump supporters among the audience.
Trump continued with two other tweets about Sanders, who released his tax returns earlier this week – which Trump refused to do.
"Bernie Sanders and his wife should pay pre-Trump taxes on their income of nearly $ 600,000," the president wrote. "He always complains about these big taxes, except when it's good for him. They made a fortune with Trump, but everyone else did the same – it's a good thing, not a bad thing! "
He then offered a prediction on the 2020 Democratic primary.
"I think it will be Crazy Bernie Sanders versus Sleepy Joe Biden as two finalists who will argue maybe against the best economy in the history of our country (and LOTS of other great things)! I can not wait to face anyone, " Trump tweeted, adding: "May God rest their souls!"
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CONCORD, NH – FEBRUARY 09: Democratic presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) crosses downtown Concord on election day on February 9, 2016 in Concord, New Hampshire. Sanders, who is expected to defeat Democratic challenger Hillary Clinton, has greeted voters before taking a short walk where he was attacked by members of the media. (Photo by Spencer Platt / Getty Images)
CONCORD, NH – FEBRUARY 09: A supporter of Democratic presidential nominee Bernie Sanders is waiting for his arrival in downtown Concord at the elementary party on February 9, 2016 in Concord, New Hampshire. Sanders, who is expected to defeat Democratic challenger Hillary Clinton, has greeted voters before taking a short walk where he was attacked by members of the media. (Photo by Spencer Platt / Getty Images)
Proponents of Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders arrive February 9, 2016 in Concord, New Hampshire, to participate in a primary night demonstration. / AFP / Jewel Samad (Photo credit should match JEWEL SAMAD / AFP / Getty Images)
Concord, New Hampshire – Feb. 09: A supporter of Bernie Sanders expects the Democratic New Hampshire presidential candidate's watch party for the primary night to begin February 9, 2016 in Concord, New Hampshire. (Photo by Win McNamee / Getty Images)
Supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders are thrilled to watch the result on television as they arrive in Concord on February 9, 2016 in Concord, New Hampshire. / AFP / Jewel Samad (Photo credit: JEWEL SAMAD / AFP / Getty Images)
On February 9, 2016, a supporter of Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders arrives for a demonstration in Concord, New Hampshire. / AFP / JEWEL SAMAD (Photo credit should match JEWEL SAMAD / AFP / Getty Images)
Concord, New Hampshire – FEBRUARY 09: People applaud survey results during an evening of presumptive surveillance hosted by Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) on February 9, 2016 in Concord, New Hampshire. Sanders was projected Democrat winner shortly after the closing of the polls. (Photo by Spencer Platt / Getty Images)
Concord, New Hampshire – FEBRUARY 09: People applaud survey results during an evening of presumptive surveillance hosted by Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) on February 9, 2016 in Concord, New Hampshire. Sanders was projected Democrat winner shortly after the closing of the polls. (Photo by Spencer Platt / Getty Images)
CONCORD, NH – FEBRUARY 09: Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) speaks on stage after New Hampshire Elementary on February 9, 2016 in Concord, New Hampshire. Sanders was projected Democrat winner shortly after the closing of the polls. (Photo by Spencer Platt / Getty Images)
CONCORD, NH – FEBRUARY 09: Democrat presidential candidate Bernie Sanders and his wife Jane O 'Meara (left) greet their supporters after winning the New Hampshire Democratic primary on February 9, 2016 in Concord, New York Hampshire. (Photo by Win McNamee / Getty Images)
CONCORD, NH – FEBRUARY 09: Democratic presidential nominee Bernie Sanders salutes supporters after winning the New Hampshire Democratic Primary on February 9, 2016 in Concord, New Hampshire. (Photo by Win McNamee / Getty Images)
CONCORD, NH – FEBRUARY 09: Senator Democrat Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) is kissed on the cheek by his wife Jane O 'Meara Sanders after winning the New Hampshire Elementary on February 9, 2016 in Concord, New Hampshire. Sanders defeated Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton during the first participation in the primary. (Photo by Win McNamee / Getty Images)
Concord, New Hampshire – Feb. 09: A supporter of Bernie Sanders expects the Democratic New Hampshire presidential candidate's watch party for the primary night to begin February 9, 2016 in Concord, New Hampshire. (Photo by Win McNamee / Getty Images)
CONCORD, NH – FEBRUARY 09: Senator Democrat in the presidential election, Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-VT) addresses his supporters after winning the Democratic Primary of New Hampshire on February 9, 2016 in Concord, New Hampshire. Sanders defeated Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at the country's first primary. (Photo by Win McNamee / Getty Images)
CONCORD, NH – FEBRUARY 09: Supporters of Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) are watching the return of the New Hampshire Democratic Party primaries at a night out party on February 9, 2016 in Concord, New Hampshire. Sanders won the country's first primary by beating rival Hillary Clinton. (Photo by Win McNamee / Getty Images)
Vermont-independent Senator Bernie Sanders, a candidate for the 2016 Democratic presidential election, smiles as he speaks at a group of senior supervisors at Concord High School in Concord, New Hampshire, United States. Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Sanders beat Hillary Clinton at the New Hampshire Democratic Primary, while real estate mogul Donald Trump was to win the Republican squad, the final order of finish remaining to be settled. Photographer: Andrew Harrer / Bloomberg via Getty Images
Senator Bernie Sanders, a Vermont Independent and Democratic 2016 presidential candidate, speaks at a vigil at Concord High School in Concord, New Hampshire, United States Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Sanders beat Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire Democratic Primary, while real estate mogul Donald Trump had to win in the crowded Republican squad, but the final order has not yet been settled. Photographer: Andrew Harrer / Bloomberg via Getty Images
CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE – FEBRUARY 9: Bernie Sanders is delighted to welcome his fans to the Concord HS after winning the NH Trophy.
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CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE – FEBRUARY 9: Supporters of Bernie Sanders scream with excitement when they see him coming to visit Ward Five Polling Place at the Green Street Community Center in Concord, New Hampshire.
(Photo by Lucian Perkins / for the Washington Post via Getty Images)
A defender of Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders takes photos as she arrives for a night demonstration in Concord, New Hampshire, on February 9, 2016. / AFP / JEWEL SAMAD (Photo Credit must match JEWEL SAMAD / AFP / Getty Images)
On February 9, 2016, Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders will speak at the primary gathering in Concord, New Hampshire.
Self-proclaimed Socialist Democrat Bernie Sanders and political novice Donald Trump won the New Hampshire presidential primaries on Tuesday, projected the US media, upsetting the American political establishment early in the long battle of nominations. / AFP / Jewel Samad (Photo credit must match JEWEL SAMAD / AFP / Getty Images)
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On Tuesday morning, Trump congratulated moderator Bret Baier and the studio's audience for their warm welcome by the self-proclaimed self-styled Liberal Senator of Vermont and Fox News, who hired the former National Committee president. Democrat, Donna Brazile.
"So weird to watch Crazy Bernie on @ FoxNews" he wrote. "Unsurprisingly, @BretBaier and the" public "were so smiling and kind. Very strange, and now we have @ donnabrazile? "
We do not know what the president meant by "us".
"Thank you for watching Mr. Speaker," Baier replied on Twitter. "We'd like to see you soon in a city hall – or even in an interview on @SpecialReport – it's been a long time. We cover all sides. "
According to Nielsen, the Sanders Town Hall on Fox News has attracted more than 2.5 million viewers, making it the most watched town hall in the 2020 electoral cycle to date. (Prior to Monday, the largest number of viewers for a Democratic presidential candidate arrived in January, when CNN rallied 1.95 million viewers for its public session with Senator Kamala Harris.)
Sanders' appearance came after the Democratic National Committee announced that Fox would not be able to host the party's primary debates in 2020.
And several Democratic candidates could follow the example of Sanders. Hill reported Tuesday that South Bend Mayor Ind. Pete Buttigieg was in talks with Fox News about his participation in a public event on the network. And according to the Daily Beast, three other people – Eric Swalwell, Tim Ryan and Julián Castro – are also interested in a Fox spot.
