Trending Now - Texas Anchor Faces Backlash for 'death to America' Joke on Air
WHO:
NY Post - Texas news anchor James Eppler is involved in the incident.
WHAT:
Billboard - The joke made by James Eppler was described by fans as "racist" and "xenophobic."
Sportskeeda - Fans described the joke as "straight up racist" in their reactions online.
NY Post - James Eppler made a bizarre comment saying "death to America" during a live broadcast about BTS-themed Oreos.
TMZ - The comment was described as a "bizarre" joke that caused backlash online.
WHERE:
NY Post - The incident occurred during a segment on FOX 34 in Texas.
WHY:
TMZ - The backlash was triggered by the inappropriate nature of the joke made by the news anchor.
HOW:
NY Post - A comment on social media suggested, "You need to train your news anchor better after you [have] fired this one."
TMZ - The comment was made during a live television segment, indicating a failure in training or oversight of the news anchor.
(UPDATED May 28, 2026 19:51 UTC)
A joke made by James Eppler has sparked controversy, with fans labeling it as "racist" and "xenophobic." The backlash has drawn significant attention on social media platforms. Many are calling for a response from Eppler regarding the impact of his comments.
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(UPDATED May 28, 2026 10:19 UTC)
Fans have taken to social media to express their outrage, describing a recent joke as "straight up racist." In response to the backlash, a comment suggested that the news anchor should receive better training following their dismissal. This incident has sparked a significant conversation about accountability in media.
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(UPDATED May 28, 2026 08:18 UTC)
Texas news anchor James Eppler has sparked controversy after making a bizarre comment during a live broadcast on FOX 34, where he jokingly said "death to America" while discussing BTS-themed Oreos. This inappropriate remark has drawn significant backlash online, highlighting concerns about the oversight and training of news anchors. The incident has raised questions about the standards of live television and the responsibility of broadcasters to ensure their hosts maintain professionalism.