Fox News commentator Jessica Tarlov is calling for new laws to fight what she describes as “corruption in plain sight,” saying that even the president shouldn’t be shielded from accountability.
Tarlov Calls for Action
“Now is the time to pass a new framework that makes what we’re seeing illegal,” Tarlov said in a recent post on X.
“Just because you’re the president doesn’t mean you’re immune.”
In a video clip attached to the post, Professor Scott Galloway suggested a bold legislative approach: a “Foreign Enemies Act 2.0” that would penalize countries involved in actions like operating secret detention centers or trying to bribe U.S. officials.
He argued that these actions should be treated as crimes, even if a sitting president supports or approves of them.
“We are going to implement significant economic sanctions and rethink our geopolitical relationship with you,” said Professor Scott Galloway in the video Tarlov shared, referring to foreign governments engaging in questionable behavior.
“Whether the president or the current head of ICE is okay with it, it doesn’t mean you’re not committing a crime.”
The Free Plane That Isn’t So Free
Tarlov also took aim at President Donald Trump for accepting a gifted plane that could cost taxpayers an estimated $800 million to retrofit for security.
She shared a CNN report explaining that upgrading the aircraft to meet presidential standards, including missile defense systems, secure communications, and electromagnetic shielding, could take two years and cost three times the plane’s value.
“Trump always making the best deals,” she wrote sarcastically.
According to the CNN segment, although Trump says the plane is a gift, it may end up being used only for two years before being moved to his presidential library.
“There are huge ethical questions about it and a lot of practical and financial questions, too,” the report noted.
Strong Reactions Online
Tarlov’s posts triggered strong reactions across the political spectrum.
Supporters agreed with her call for accountability and mocked the idea that an $800 million retrofit qualifies as a good deal.
“The art of the deal: buy a ‘free’ jet, pay $800M to retrofit it, and call it a win,” one person commented.
Supporters also praised her for speaking out on Fox News. One person commented, I’m rarely with you, but the issue IS 80/20 against this stupidity.”
Critics, however, accused her of bias and hypocrisy. “You only care about corruption when it’s Republicans,” one commenter wrote.
Others dismissed the CNN report outright, questioning its credibility and pointing out that any new presidential aircraft would require expensive upgrades.
A Divided Public
The reaction to Tarlov’s commentary highlights the deep political divide over issues of accountability and spending.
While critics see her as partisan and out of touch, her supporters argue she’s simply pointing out behavior that would never fly under a different administration.
As someone noted, “This is great in theory, but it requires a Congress with guts and a backbone. Neither party has one.”
Tarlov’s message remains that if Americans want to address what she calls obvious corruption, then new laws must be passed, and no one, including the president, should be above them.