Tensions reached a boiling point on The Five when a discussion about immigration policies between Fox News hosts Jessica Tarlov and Jeanine Pirro turned into an unexpected, fiery on-air clash. The heated exchange, which centered around the Trump administration’s controversial deportation of hundreds of immigrants to El Salvador, left viewers in shock and sparked questions about growing disagreements among the panel.

The clash began when Pirro, the former judge and prosecutor, defended the deportations, which were carried out under the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration policies. Pirro, known for her strong stance on conservative issues, argued that the only due process to consider is the legal process for entering the U.S. Tarlov, on the other hand, took issue with this, calling out the lack of fairness in how deportations were being handled under the Trump administration.

Tarlov, who often represents a more liberal viewpoint on the show, pointed out that asylum seekers have a legal right to claim asylum and be given their day in court. She argued that the deportations, especially the ones conducted under a seldom-used 18th-century wartime law, were depriving these individuals of due process.

“If you don’t believe in due process anymore, then be honest about it, because that’s what’s going on here,” Tarlov said, her frustration palpable as she challenged Pirro’s stance.

Pirro, however, was undeterred. “The only due process I believe in is the legal way to enter this country,” she fired back, defending the Trump administration’s approach.

But Tarlov wasn’t backing down. She argued that the legal process had already been attempted, with immigrants being detained and then “disappearing” before they could attend their court hearings. “They tried, and then they’re being disappeared from their court hearings,” Tarlov said, emphasizing the serious nature of the issue.

Pirro, clearly irked by Tarlov’s direct challenge, responded sarcastically, “Being disappeared, Americans are being disappeared.” Her mocking tone added to the rising tension in the studio, as the co-hosts continued to talk over each other.

Tarlov pressed further, citing the case of a Venezuelan immigrant who had been detained and was supposed to appear in court but was instead deported without due process. “There is good reason that everybody is saying ‘alleged members’ and ‘suspected members,’” Tarlov argued, referencing claims by an immigrant lawyer who said her client was taken before he could have his day in court.

Pirro, who appeared increasingly frustrated, dismissed Tarlov’s points, saying, “Legitimate asylum claim, it’s not legitimate until a judge says it’s legitimate,” while crossing her arms. The heated back-and-forth highlighted the polarized nature of the debate over immigration and deportation policies, especially in the context of the Trump administration’s hardline stance.

Adding another layer of drama to the exchange, the U.S. District Court had recently ruled that the Trump administration must cease deporting individuals under the contested program, citing a lack of due process. Tarlov brought up this legal challenge, suggesting that the actions of the Trump administration were not only unjust but also legally questionable. Pirro, however, maintained that the legal process was being respected, despite the judge’s ruling.

The clash between Tarlov and Pirro was not only a fierce debate over immigration policy, but also a demonstration of the growing tensions within Fox News’ opinion-based shows. The disagreement between the two hosts underscored the ideological divide in American politics, particularly on contentious issues such as immigration.

As the conversation ended, viewers were left wondering whether this on-air exchange marked the beginning of deeper conflicts at The Five or whether it was simply a rare moment of tension between two strong personalities. Regardless, the fiery clash between Tarlov and Pirro has left fans and commentators buzzing about the future of Fox News and its handling of divisive political topics.