{"id":2577425,"date":"2026-03-08T13:22:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T17:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fox-news-apologizes-for-airing-old-footage-of-trump-at-dignified-transfer\/"},"modified":"2026-03-08T13:26:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T17:26:11","slug":"fox-news-apologizes-for-airing-old-footage-of-trump-at-dignified-transfer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fox-news-apologizes-for-airing-old-footage-of-trump-at-dignified-transfer\/","title":{"rendered":"Fox News apologizes for airing old footage of Trump at dignified transfer"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffox-news-apologizes-for-airing-old-footage-of-trump-at-dignified-transfer%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2577425&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Fox News apologized for airing outdated footage during coverage of a dignified transfer of six U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/at-least-10-us-service-members-now-reported-killed-in-kabul-bombings-death-toll-likely-to-rise\/\" title=\"At Least 10 US ... Now Reported ... In Kabul Bombings, \u2018Death Toll Likely To Rise\u2019\">service members killed<\/a> in Iran\u2019s drone attack in Kuwait as part of Operation Epic Fury. The clips showed President Donald Trump wearing a white \u201cUSA\u201d ballcap with \u201c45-47,\u201d a choice that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/5-times-transgender-athletes-dominated-womens-sports\/\" title=\"5 Times Transgender Athletes Dominated Women\u2019s Sports\">drew criticism<\/a> from both democrats and Republicans. Fox News anchor griff Jenkins expressed regret for the error,offered condolences to the families,and noted that the institution deeply regretted the mistake. The six service members were Army reserve soldiers from the 103rd Sustainment Command in Des Moines, Iowa: Maj. Jeffrey R. O\u2019Brien, Chief Warrant Officer 3 robert Marzan, Capt. Cody A. Khork, Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. tietjens, Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor, and Sgt. Declan J. Coady; they were killed when a drone struck a Tactical Operations Center at Port Shuabia,Kuwait,with at least 18 others wounded. The report also touches on debates about military headwear rules and the solemn tradition of dignified transfers.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Fox News apologizes for airing old footage of hatless Trump at dignified transfer<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2525060\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Fox News issued an apology Sunday for airing old footage of a dignified transfer in which <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/president-donald-trump\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"17568\">President Donald Trump<\/a> was not wearing a ballcap during the dignified transfer of six American service members killed so far by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/iran\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"100\">Iran<\/a> in Operation Epic Fury.<\/p>\n<p>During the dignified transfer of the soldiers by an Iranian drone strike killed in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kuwait\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1940\">Kuwait<\/a>, the president was pictured wearing a white &ldquo;USA&rdquo; ball cap with &ldquo;45-47&rdquo; on the side, a fashion choice that critics labeled as disrespectful.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4484695\/trump-wont-sign-other-bills-save-america-act\/\">Trump says he won&#8217;t sign other bills until Congress passes SAVE America Act<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4484510\/white-house-iran-war-media-blitz-shock\/\">White House&#8217;s bombastic Iran war media blitz breaks from precedent, shocking critics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4484437\/cuba-end-line-trump-shield-america-summit\/\">&#8216;At the end of the line&#8217;: Cuba in the crosshairs at Trump&#8217;s Shield of Americas Summit<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Clips aired on Fox News showed old footage of the hatless president as anchors discussed the honorable transfer of the U.S. service members during broadcasts on Saturday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/opinion\/columnists\/4481148\/trump-avoiding-repeating-history-iran\/\"><strong>MICHAEL BARONE: TRUMP AVOIDING REPEATING HISTORY IN IRAN<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We want to acknowledge a mistake earlier on our program during our coverage of yesterday&rsquo;s dignified transfer. We inadvertently aired video from an older dignified transfer instead of the ceremony that took place yesterday,&rdquo; Fox News&rsquo;s Griff Jenkins said in a video statement.&nbsp; &ldquo;We deeply regret the error and extend our condolences to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kirbys-veteran-rebuff-confirms-white-houses-disdain-for-military\/\" title=\"Kirby\u2019s Veteran Rebuff Confirms White House\u2019s Disdain For Military\">service members&#038;rsquo<\/a>; families. We honor the sacrifice of those six American heroes.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Jenkins is a co-host of <em>Fox &amp; Friends Weekend<\/em>, which aired the old footage during its coverage of the dignified transfer on Saturday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Trump&rsquo;s choice to wear his self-branded ballcap during the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >event drew sharp criticism<\/a> from both Democrats and Republicans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The press account for Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/gavin-newsom\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1426\">Gavin Newsom<\/a> (D-CA) <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GovPressOffice\/status\/2030438491855987139?s=20\">commented on<\/a> a video of the transfer and told the president to &ldquo;take your hat off, you disgusting little man.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele also <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MichaelSteele\/status\/2030394914219966586?s=20\">condemned Trump&rsquo;s<\/a> attire.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This fool has ABSOLUTELY no sense of dignity or appreciation for the moment. It is called the Dignified Transfer for a reason. Take your damn hat off!!&rdquo; he said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>While there are rules about headwear for U.S. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/military\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"266\">military<\/a> members, there are no explicit rules on such attire for presidents.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The ceremony, a solemn military tradition where remains of service members are returned to U.S. soil, has generally been observed in formal attire by commanders in chief.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4483788\/trump-grapples-with-the-greatest-cost-of-his-war-in-iran-the-human-cost\/\"><strong>TRUMP GRAPPLES WITH THE GREATEST COST OF HIS WAR IN IRAN: THE HUMAN COST<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Pentagon identified the six U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/morning-wire-americans-left-behind-in-afghanistan-gavin-newsom-enlists-hollywoods-help-sports-teams-honor-13-fallen-service-members\/\" title=\"Morning Wire: Americans Left Behind In Afghanistan, Gavin Newsom Enlists Hollywood\u2019s Help, Sports Teams Honor 13 Fallen ...\">service members returned<\/a> as&nbsp;Maj. Jeffrey R. O&rsquo;Brien, 45; Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Marzan, 54; Capt. Cody A. Khork, 35; Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens, 42; Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor, 39; and Sgt. Declan J. Coady, 20.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>All the Army Reserve soldiers were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command, Des Moines, Iowa, and were killed when a drone struck a tactical operations center at Port Shuabia, a logistics hub in Kuwait used by U.S. forces to move equipment and supplies across the region. The attack also wounded at least 18 other service members.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fox News apologizes for old hatless Trump transfer clip<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4130,"featured_media":2577426,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AP26066794904071.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[5447,68966,32135,41580,3634],"class_list":["post-2577425","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-apology","tag-dignified-transfer","tag-fox-news","tag-media-ethics","tag-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AP26066794904071.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2577425","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4130"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2577425"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2577425\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2577430,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2577425\/revisions\/2577430"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2577426"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2577425"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2577425"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2577425"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}