Fox News issues statement about caption labeling Biden a 'wannabe dictator'

Fox News on Wednesday addressed a caption that aired on Tuesday night that labeled President Joe Biden as a "wannabe dictator."

The chyron, which aired shortly after the arraignment of former President Donald Trump on 37 felony charges in Florida, was placed underneath footage of President Joe Biden and read, "Wannabe Dictator Speaks at the White House After Having His Political Rival Arrested."

The Washington Post reports that, in a statement issued on Wednesday afternoon, Fox News simply said that "the chyron was taken down immediately and was addressed."

The network offered no details about how it was "addressed" and how it got to be on the screen in the first place.

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"The graphics are written by each individual show, rather than a central network newsroom, and provide wide latitude for color and attitude," notes the Post. "The 'wannabe dictator' graphic was also in line with other chyrons during that evening’s program. Earlier, viewers saw a graphic previewing the Trump speech with: 'Soon: Donald Trump Speaks After Being Targeted by Biden’s Department of Justice.'"