In a January 2024 interview, the supposedly 6 feet, 3 inches Donald Trump stood next to a reportedly shorter man -- except their heights seemed to be the same.

Could this augur a more confrontational tone for Fox News? The assignment of Baier, who works for the news division of Fox News Channel, marks a turn of sorts for the Fox Corp.-backed outlet.

The interview, to be conducted by Fox News anchor Bret Baier, will run during the 3 p.m. hour of the Fox pregame show, with additional portions to run on Baier’s evening program Special Report ...