In a cringe-worthy moment that has sparked fresh outrage across social media, Jessica Tarlov, the liberal voice on Fox News Channel’s “The Five,” found herself flailing to defend Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Walz, a staunch Democrat with a reputation for disappointing leadership, became the latest figure Tarlov attempted to spin as a beacon of accountability, only to be mercilessly roasted by her co-hosts.

The debacle unfolded during Thursday’s (March 13) episode of *The Five*, where the show’s co-hosts took aim at the ongoing failures of the Democratic Party to connect with American voters. As the conversation shifted toward Walz’s media campaign following his disastrous loss in November, Tarlov entered the ring, desperate to spin the governor’s public reemergence as a sign of “responsibility” that voters supposedly craved.

Jesse Watters, who was particularly skeptical of Tarlov’s take, opened the conversation with a blunt “Really?!” when she called Walz’s media tour a positive sign. Greg Gutfeld, always quick with a snide remark, sarcastically quipped, “He’s really out there…” It was clear the co-hosts were not buying Tarlov’s defense of the embattled Minnesota governor.

Tarlov insisted Walz’s decision to reenter the public spotlight after his November loss showed he was “taking responsibility,” framing it as a rare move that voters would appreciate. She tried to parallel Walz’s actions to the American people’s call for President Joe Biden to take responsibility for his failures, particularly on issues like inflation and border security.

But the cracks in Tarlov’s defense quickly began to show. Watters, who has been a vocal critic of the Democrat’s dismal record, pointed out the flaws in her argument. Despite her attempts to deflect, Tarlov couldn’t escape the glaring reality that Walz’s tenure has been marked by economic struggles and a slew of unpopular policies, making her defense increasingly laughable.

In an attempt to shift the focus, Tarlov then launched into a partisan attack on former President Donald Trump, referencing a Quinnipiac poll to claim that Trump’s approval was underwater on multiple fronts, including his handling of the economy and foreign policy. While Tarlov seemed convinced that this somehow bolstered her position, it did little to help her crumbling argument. Her attempt to deflect blame from the Democrats’ messaging failure to Trump only served to further alienate viewers.

As expected, the fallout on social media was swift and unforgiving. Conservative commentators didn’t hold back, unleashing a barrage of criticism at Tarlov for her blind loyalty to a failing party. One Twitter user blasted her as “a complete idiot,” while others pointed out her previous absurd defenses, including her defense of a track runner who struck another athlete in the head with a baton. “Democrats advocate violence as they’re Marxist anarchists!” one commenter said, taking aim at Tarlov’s increasingly questionable judgments.

While Tarlov’s defenders were nowhere to be found, her critics were vocal. Many Twitter users demanded her removal from the show, with one commenter sarcastically noting that the tension between Tarlov and her co-hosts was so palpable that “I thought she was either going to cry or get up and leave.” It’s safe to say that Tarlov’s defense of Walz, a politician many regard as a walking disaster, did little to endear her to anyone watching at home.

In the end, Jessica Tarlov’s attempt to defend the indefensible—Tim Walz’s disastrous leadership—only highlighted the deep divisions within the Democratic Party and their struggle to connect with voters. While she may have left the set in the face of overwhelming mockery, her comments did little to change the narrative. If anything, they cemented her place as a figure whose grasp on reality is as tenuous as Walz’s faltering political career.