Fox News fans joke over the return of 'mask man' as they share wild theory
Fox News fans joke over the return of 'mask man' as they share wild theory
Julianna SalinasFri, May 22, 2026 at 11:10 PM UTC
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A recent Fox News guest sparked a viral conspiracy theory -Credit:Reach Publishing Services Limited (Reach Publishing Services Limited)
'Mask Man' made his return to Fox News as fans continue to speculate over a bizarre detail during a previous on-air interview.
Retired Navy SEAL Robert Harward first appeared on America's Newsroom with Bill Hemmer and Dana Perino on Tuesday, May 19, to weigh in on Donald Trump's military operations in Iran. A clip from the interview went viral, igniting a wave of conspiracy theories after audiences spotted an inexplicable detail near the 69-year-old former Vice Admiral's neck that many believe resembled the seam of a rubber mask.
On Friday, May 22, Harward appeared on Fox News again, as viewers took to social media to weigh in on theories about the skin-like flap visible above the military official's neckline.
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The interview, which was shared by Fox News on its YouTube channel, left viewers stunned and sparked countless theories on social media before Harward, dubbed "Mask Man" by the internet, returned to the right-wing news program days later to discuss Iran again.
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In the viral clip from earlier in the week, eagle-eyed viewers spotted what appeared to be a rubber seam peaking out from the collar of his shirt, which many speculated was a realistic face mask.
Fox News viewers believe Harward was wearing a rubber mask on air -Credit:Fox News
"Mask Man is on FOX NEWS rn," one viewer wrote on X, followed by "They never mentioned the mask," noting that Harward was not asked about the viral conspiracy theory, nor did he mention it himself.
One viewer offered their own theory, jokingly writing, "Fox News made sure that Admiral Robert Harward’s make up was done correctly today. Can’t see the bottom of his mask."
Another sarcastically weighed in, "Obviously the CIA spent a fortune on cutting-edge mask technology for the mission-critical event of him wandering on to Fox news to talk about nothing - but forgot to check that his shirt was buttoned up. Makes total sense."
Harward returned to Fox News on Friday, May 22 -Credit:FOX News
A fourth chimed in, "Fox News brings out an actor yesterday depicted as an admiral- Internet goes crazy, whole country sees it. The next day- they bring out the same actor @FoxNews What is going on?"
In a statement shared with the Mirror US, Fox News explained, "Vice Admiral Robert Harward appeared on FOX News Channel earlier this week via a remote, mobile camera operated by an outside vendor. During the interview, lighting conditions in the van contrasted with the vice admiral’s jacket, which caused a shadow to appear on his neck."
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