Weird NewsWEIRD NEWS

Trump pal fired over 'bizarre' feud; Ford drops 'Dark Horse Boss'

The administration let go of a long-standing presidential friend after a feud described as bizarre; separately, Ford shelved a car name it feared sounded odd.

On air: Hank Ledger and Gloria Vance on The Five O'Clock
Published 5:38 PM ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026

Photo: Alexander Migl · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · altered by BBN, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0

▶ As it aired · Weird News

Watch it as it aired: Hank Ledger and Gloria Vance on this story, from The Five O'Clock at 5:38 PM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are AlterNet's, the jokes are ours.

Photo: Ford Mustang — Photo: Alexander Migl · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · altered by BBN, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0

At a glance

First reported by AlterNet: “Longtime Trump pal fired from admin over 'bizarre' feud”, with reporting from thetruthaboutcars.com.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 5:38 PM ET on The Five O'Clock, by Hank Ledger and Gloria Vance.
Topics: Trump.

The real story

The reporting behind this segment. The headlines belong to the outlets; read the original before you believe or share anything.

AlterNetLongtime Trump pal fired from admin over 'bizarre' feud
thetruthaboutcars.comFord Scrapped 'Dark Horse Boss' Because It Sounded Weird

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA longtime Trump friend has been fired from the administration over what AlterNet calls a bizarre feud.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe word bizarre in a personnel file is rare. I have seen coups described with more modesty.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSecond story. Ford scrapped a car called the Dark Horse Boss because the name sounded weird.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorDismissed for weirdness. Washington should take notes.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo weird is grounds for firing now.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe car lost its name before launch, the friend lost his job after a feud. Only one of them got an exit review.

▶ Watch BBN liveMore Weird News →

More Shorts

All videos →

Photo: Fing'rs · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons · altered by BBN
▶ As it aired · Weird NewsStrikingly Weird Yet Stylish Nail Art IdeasRead the story
Photo: chensiyuan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · altered by BBN, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0
▶ As it aired · Weird NewsTreat AI Like a New Species, Harvard Scientist SaysRead the story
▶ Viral Video Breakdown · Weird NewsInvisible-Man Snow Video: The Actor Who Never Asks for a TrailerAbout this segment
Photo: Xbox México · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · altered by BBN
▶ As it aired · Weird NewsAI agent stranded on a virtual island gets weirdRead the story
Photo: Werner Wilmes · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons · altered by BBN
▶ As it aired · Weird NewsHistoric cannons airlifted for restorationRead the story
▶ Viral Video Breakdown · Weird NewsSanta Fe College Teaching Zoo Wins Gold; Polar Bear InspectsAbout this segment
Photo: Nokota_Horses.jpg : François Marchal derivative work:… · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · altered by BBN, shared under CC BY-SA 3.0
▶ As it aired · Weird NewsOhio horse's tail confirmed longest in the worldRead the story
Photo: Uncy at Slovenian Wikipedia · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons · altered by BBN
▶ As it aired · Weird NewsDo you actually need pet laundry detergent for your dog's things?Read the story
▶ Viral Video Breakdown · Weird NewsRunaway Goat Finds Love and a Forever Home: Renter Is JealousAbout this segment
Photo: MingleMediaTVNetwork · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons · altered by BBN, shared under CC BY-SA 2.0
▶ As it aired · Weird NewsJenny McCarthy recalls bizarre moment at Cruise-Holmes weddingRead the story