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Fox News contributor Jessica Tarlov is facing growing criticism from conservatives after comments she made during a recent discussion about the 2024 presidential election sparked backlash across social media.

During an appearance on *The Five*, Tarlov was discussing the presidential race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris when she made a remark that critics quickly seized upon.

“This is the chance to put the final nail in the coffin so that you don’t have Donald Trump on the ballot again,” Tarlov said.

The comment immediately generated strong reactions online, with many conservatives arguing that such rhetoric is inappropriate given that Trump has survived multiple assassination attempts in recent months.

Trump was targeted in two separate assassination attempts within a span of roughly 60 days. In addition, California law enforcement officials have claimed deputies disrupted what they believed could have been another threat during a Trump rally in Coachella.

Many on the political right have argued that years of intense political rhetoric portraying Trump as a threat to democracy have contributed to a climate in which violence against the former president has become more likely.

Following Tarlov’s remarks, numerous social media users called on Fox News to take action.

One X user operating under the account name Common Sense Custodian wrote, “Absolutely UNACCEPTABLE to speak like this. She needs to be FIRED immediately.”

Another user, Mark Ivey, commented, “I don’t see why they keep her on The Five. I have to check to see if she or Harold is on every night. She’s the worst.”

Additional critics expressed frustration with both Tarlov and the network.

“This b**ch is why I stopped watching Fox News.”

“These people are vile.”

“Time to fire Jessica or require her to get counseling for her TDS. The violent innuendos are a big turn off to viewers.”

“I couldn’t hate this woman more…one of several reasons won’t watch @FoxNews anymore. Too bad the kids ruined it!”

The controversy comes as Trump continues to argue that inflammatory political rhetoric from his opponents has contributed to the threats against him.

Following the assassination attempts, Trump directly blamed President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for repeatedly characterizing him as a danger to American democracy.

“Their rhetoric is causing me to be shot at, when I am the one who is going to save the country and they are the ones that are destroying the country — both from the inside and out,” Trump said in comments previously reported by Fox News Digital.

Questions surrounding the investigations into the assassination attempts have also become a political flashpoint.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has accused federal authorities of obstructing Florida’s independent investigation into the most recent attempt on Trump’s life.

During an interview with Fox News host Laura Ingraham, DeSantis said state investigators encountered resistance when attempting to gather information related to the incident involving suspect Ryan Routh, who was arrested near Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach.

“I want to turn to another topic because we were relieved to hear that you are doing your own independent investigation in Florida concerning the second assassination attempt on President Trump,” Ingraham said during the interview. “My question to you tonight is, are the Feds being cooperative with your investigation? Are you concerned that you’re not getting the information you need?”

“The answer is, no, they’re not being cooperative. Yes, I am concerned,” DeSantis responded. “I mean, for example, we were rebuffed. Our investigators were rebuffed just going to the fence line outside of Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach.”

As debate over political rhetoric continues, Tarlov’s comments have become the latest flashpoint in an already heated election cycle, with supporters of Trump arguing that public figures should exercise greater caution when discussing a candidate who has been the target of multiple assassination attempts.