Fox News Hosts Cut Off Interview with Rebekah Koffler During Military Parade Segment Amid Intoxication Speculation

Fox News’ coverage of the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary parade in Washington, D.C., on June 14, 2025, took an unexpected turn when hosts Lawrence Jones and Emily Compagno abruptly ended an interview with former intelligence official Rebekah Koffler.

The segment, which was part of a four-hour special commemorating the historic parade, went viral after Koffler’s performance raised eyebrows and sparked online speculation regarding her condition.

The parade, which also coincided with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, was supposed to be a celebratory and historic moment. However, things quickly went off-script when Koffler, a frequent Fox guest, appeared to slur her words during the live broadcast.

As her commentary became increasingly difficult to follow, including a particularly noticeable moment where she called Trump “Donarl Jane Tramp,” the interview was swiftly cut off by Jones and Compagno.

As the segment went viral, viewers were quick to question Koffler’s behavior, with many suggesting that she appeared to be intoxicated. This theory gained traction after Koffler herself posted a tweet before the broadcast stating that she had been drinking champagne, a tweet which she later deleted.

The combination of her slurred speech, rambling commentary, and the abrupt cut-off led to widespread speculation online, with clips of the incident amassing over 100,000 views.

In an interview with DailyMail.com, Koffler denied the allegations of intoxication, claiming that audio issues during the broadcast were to blame for the awkwardness of her appearance. She insisted that her slurred speech was a result of technical difficulties, not alcohol consumption.

Despite her denial, the incident sparked mixed reactions, with some viewers defending her, citing her Russian accent as a possible factor in her speech pattern, while others mocked the situation on social media.

The viral moment has added another layer of controversy to the already heated political environment, especially with the timing of the segment coinciding with Trump’s birthday. As clips of Koffler’s appearance continue to circulate, the incident serves as a reminder of the power of live television and the unpredictability of such high-profile broadcasts. Whether it was a technical glitch or something else entirely, the moment certainly left a lasting impression on viewers.