A Fox News correspondent got called on the carpet for a “stupid question” about operations in the Middle East during a roundtable on college sports.
Having spent years breathlessly accusing President Trump of colluding with Russia and being a “puppet” of the nation’s President Vladimir Putin, corporate media shifted gears this week to present Moscow as an underhanded ally to Iran in targeting American forces.
Those reports were the topic raised by Fox News senior White House correspondent Peter Doocy, who found himself dressed down by the chief executive for straying so far off topic.
As a roundtable on Saving College Sports — including guests like NCAA President Charlie Baker, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, former football coach Nick Saban, administration officials and others — came to a close, Trump turned to Doocy first for a question.
“President Trump, it sounds like the Russians are helping Iran target and attack Americans now,” the correspondent said earning the response, “That’s an easy problem compared to what we’re doing here, but can I be honest? It’s just, I have a lot of respect for you, you’ve always been very nice to me. What a stupid question that is to be asking at this time. We’re talking about something else.”
Trump: That was a bad question. I’ll give you one more question.
Doocy: Can I ask one off topic?
Trump: On topic
Doocy: What’s motivating you to do this right now because there’s a lot going on?
Trump: What’s happening in college sports and it doesn’t sound as important as… pic.twitter.com/Vc6QfijZRP
— Acyn (@Acyn) March 6, 2026
On the issue of the counterstrike to Operation Epic Fury, The Washington Post cited “three officials familiar with the intelligence” in a report suggesting Russia’s support for Iran includes delivering targeting information on American forces in the Middle East.
“It does seem like it’s a pretty comprehensive effort,” said one of the sources.
Likewise, NBC News turned to “four sources with knowledge of the matter,” in reporting, “The intelligence assistance from Russia could help Iran locate American warships, radar or other communication systems, but there is no indication Moscow is helping direct Iranian missile or drone strikes, the sources said.”
While the president had steered away from the topic, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth was presented a similar report on alleged Russian intelligence provided to Iran and told CBS News in a preview of his sit-down with “60 Minutes,” that “We’re tracking everything.”
“Our commanders are aware of everything. We have the best intelligence in the world. We’re aware of who’s talking to who, why they’re talking to ’em, how accurate that information might be, how we factor that into our battle plans, our CENTCOM commander — so we know what’s going on. And the president has an incredible knack at knowing how to mitigate those risks,” continued Hegseth. “So, the American people can rest assured their commander-in-chief is well aware of who’s talking to who, and anything that shouldn’t be happening — whether it’s in public or backchanneled — is being confronted and confronted strongly.”
.@SecWar: “The American people can rest assured their Commander-in-Chief is well aware of who’s talking to who, and anything that shouldn’t be happening — whether it’s in public or backchanneled — is being confronted and confronted strongly.” pic.twitter.com/xue0kwRkuQ
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) March 6, 2026
Before Friday’s roundtable wrapped up, the president did offer another opportunity for Doocy to ask a question “on topic” asserting, “I don’t want to leave him in the lurch.” The Fox News correspondent used that chance to ask Trump why he was giving time to college sports with everything else happening in the world.
As part of his response, the commander-in-chief agreed there is a lot going on and, “By the way, Iran we’re doing very well. Somebody said, ‘How would you score it from 0-10?’ I said I’d give it a 12-15.”
“Their army is gone … Look, their navy is gone, their communications are gone, their leaders are gone … their air force is wiped out entirely. Think of it. They have 32 ships. All 32 are at the bottom of the ocean,” added Trump, who went on to comment that the college sports problem is one impacting the future of the education system and the potential for universities to fail.
.@POTUS on Iran: “We’re doing very well. Somebody said, ‘How would you score it from 0-10?’ I said I’d give it a 12-15… Their navy is gone, their communications are gone, their leaders are gone… their air force is wiped out entirely.” pic.twitter.com/hZBlLB1PqX
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) March 6, 2026
Native of Brooklyn, NY, Kevin Haggerty is a graduate of Hunter College where he studied Cultural Anthropology and Geography. An avid reader and truth seeker, he currently resides in Texas with his wife and their dog and, when he isn't researching current events and their impacts, you'll find him spending time with friends and family or working on his next novel.
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