President Donald Trump’s recent Asia trip sparked plenty of conversation on Fox News’ “The Five,” especially after his stop in South Korea, where he received a series of gifts that included a golden crown, Trump-themed merchandise, and even a shrine.
During the segment, co-host Jessica Tarlov said the reaction from allies overseas shows how foreign leaders have learned how to deal with Trump.
“The fact that our allies continue to have, I guess, gotten the memo that Donald Trump is only satiated, made happy, whatever it is, if you treat him like a toddler playing dress-up… I think it’s a really sad reflection of the state of our allyship across the world.”
The comments came as Trump wrapped up a five-day tour that he claimed brought billions in new investments to the U.S.
One of the major highlights was a $350 billion trade agreement with South Korea.
As part of the visit, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol reportedly honored Trump with gifts ranging from sneakers and perfume to a T-shirt featuring Trump’s mug shot, along with the now widely discussed crown.
“I’d like to wear it right now,” Trump said.
Co-host Emily Compagno praised the gesture, joking that anti-monarchy protesters would be furious.
She added that the spectacle was another example of media overreaction, especially since Trump confirmed he would not seek a third presidential term.
“Now that Trump has ruled out a third term, what will liberals freak out about now?” Compagno said.
Third-Term Talk Put to Rest — For Now
Trump himself addressed the speculation about extending his time in office beyond the constitutional limit.
“I don’t want to even talk about that because, you know, the sad thing is I have my highest numbers I’ve ever had. As I should. Ended eight wars, and we have the greatest economy in history,” Trump said.
“I have the best numbers for any president in many years. Any president. And I would say you read it pretty clear: I’m not allowed to run. It’s too bad.”
Despite Trump’s statement, some critics remained skeptical.
Tarlov pointed to past comments made by Trump allies, including Steve Bannon, who once suggested Trump could be president again in 2028.
Tarlov said concerns remain due to Trump’s refusal to concede the 2020 election, along with his past attempts to question constitutional limits.
She also criticized Trump’s approach to foreign relations, particularly with China.
Tarlov warned that the president might offer dangerous concessions to strike trade deals, like allowing China to purchase more advanced NVIDIA chips.
“People who are concerned about the AI race with China should be very scared about the fact he is considering that to be one of the concessions,” she said.
Mixed Reactions on Fox News Panel
Meanwhile, co-host Joey Jones defended South Korea’s treatment of Trump, calling it cultural and respectful.
“That means a lot to them,” he said, pushing back on Tarlov’s “merch stand” comment. “They are so happy that someone who knows how to make a deal showed up.”
Dana Perino, another co-host, said it was a smart communication move for Trump to definitively rule out a third term.
“The messaging on third term was beginning to block out the sun, and the juice wasn’t worth the squeeze anymore to keep trolling,” she said.
Perino argued that continued speculation would drown out Trump’s desired talking points, such as his trade achievements.
Greg Gutfeld took a more humorous approach, saying the spectacle was symbolic of Trump’s media era. “2025, we are truly in the golden age,” he said.
“It is so fitting that 10 years later, they are the ones getting peed on.”
He argued that Trump’s influence remains strong and that his presence in the room, even in a non-presidential role, would keep the MAGA movement alive.
“The surest way to enshrine America First and MAGA in the next term or two is to have Trump in the room,” Gutfeld said.
Overall, the segment showed a split among Fox News hosts, some applauding Trump’s impact abroad and others raising concerns about how far allies are going to stay on his good side.
But Tarlov’s remark about foreign leaders treating Trump like “a toddler playing dress-up” stood out as one of the sharpest criticisms aired during the show.
As Trump continues to play a central role in the Republican Party heading into the next election cycle, it’s clear both his supporters and critics see his influence as far from over.
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