{"id":142687,"date":"2024-08-20T14:48:48","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T13:48:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wegotthiscovered.com\/?p=1741681"},"modified":"2024-08-20T14:48:48","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T13:48:48","slug":"what-happened-to-controversial-fox-news-host-jesse-watters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gamefootballmobileanimeiphone.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/20\/what-happened-to-controversial-fox-news-host-jesse-watters\/","title":{"rendered":"What happened to controversial Fox News host Jesse Watters?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" class=\"type:primaryImage\" src=\"https:\/\/wegotthiscovered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WGTC-Photo-10.png\"><\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wegotthiscovered.com\/tag\/jesse-watters\">Jesse Watters<\/a><\/strong>, a prominent figure at Fox News, has recently found himself at the center of attention in what seems to be a neverending series of off-colored statements and a significant career move. The political commentator, known for his provocative style, has been rustling many-a-feather.<\/p>\n<p>Watters&#8217; journey at Fox News began in 2003 as a production assistant for <em>The O&#8217;Reilly Factor. <\/em>Over the years, he climbed the ranks, becoming known for his &#8220;man on the street&#8221; segments and<a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/all-about-jesse-watters-7555914\"> ambush-style interviews<\/a>. His popularity grew, leading to his own weekend program, <em>Watters&#8217; World<\/em>, and a co-hosting role on <em>The Five<\/em>.What&#8217;s the latest news on Fox News personality Jesse Watters?<\/p>\n<p>In a major shake-up at Fox News, Watters was chosen to fill the coveted 8 p.m. primetime slot previously held by <a href=\"https:\/\/wegotthiscovered.com\/tag\/tucker-carlson\">Tucker Carlson<\/a>. This move came after Carlson&#8217;s abrupt departure from the network in April 2023. Watters&#8217; promotion to this highly sought-after timeslot marks a significant milestone in his career and solidifies his position as a key player in conservative media.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-s-the-latest-on-fox-news-personality-jesse-watters\">What&#8217;s the latest on Fox News personality Jesse Watters?<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/wegotthiscovered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WGTC-Photo-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1741695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wegotthiscovered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WGTC-Photo-9.png 1200w, https:\/\/wegotthiscovered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WGTC-Photo-9.png?resize=564,317 564w, https:\/\/wegotthiscovered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WGTC-Photo-9.png?resize=640,360 640w, https:\/\/wegotthiscovered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WGTC-Photo-9.png?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Screengrab via YouTube\/Fox News<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>However, Watters&#8217; rise has not been without controversy. He recently faced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/jesse-watters-kamala-harris-didnt-earn-this_n_669f7ddce4b006a939841cb2\">backlash<\/a> for comments made about Vice President <a href=\"https:\/\/wegotthiscovered.com\/tag\/kamala-harris\">Kamala Harris<\/a>. During a segment on his show, Watters claimed that Harris &#8220;didn&#8217;t earn&#8221; her shot at the presidency, suggesting that Americans prefer &#8220;self-made&#8221; candidates. This statement drew criticism from viewers who pointed out that many Republican figures, including Donald Trump, have benefited from inherited wealth and privilege.<\/p>\n<p>He echoed right-wing claims that Harris and the Democratic Party had covered up President Biden&#8217;s alleged declining mental acuity, referring to Harris as &#8220;the next puppet in line&#8221;, which is a bold statement considering what we know about what went on behind the scenes during <a href=\"https:\/\/wegotthiscovered.com\/tag\/donald-trump\">Trump&#8217;s presidency.<\/a> It isn&#8217;t surprising though given that these comments are pretty on par with a pattern of Watters targeting Democratic leaders and policies.<\/p>\n<p>In another controversial moment, Watters made headlines for his remarks about the &#8220;White Dudes for Harris&#8221; campaign. During an episode of <em>The Five<\/em>, he <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/world\/americas\/us-politics\/jesse-watters-fox-white-dudes-harris-b2590226.html\">mocked a fundraising event<\/a> organized by white male supporters of Harris. This online fundraiser, which took place on July 30, brought in an impressive $4 million for Harris&#8217;s campaign and attracted over 200,000 participants, including notable figures like North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and actor Jeff Bridges.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The hoax is OVER. It&#39;s done. They tried and failed. They didn&#39;t have one witness to testify that President <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/realDonaldTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@realdonaldtrump<\/a> directed a Quid Pro Quo involving military aid. Not one! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TheFive?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TheFive<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kwzSUp953P\">pic.twitter.com\/kwzSUp953P<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jesse Watters (@JesseBWatters) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JesseBWatters\/status\/1197641143149830145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 21, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Watters characterized the event as a &#8220;struggle session for pale, hairy, flabby California artists&#8221;. He suggested that men who vote for a woman candidate based solely on gender might have &#8220;mommy issues&#8221; or are simply trying to gain acceptance from women. This commentary left his co-hosts visibly surprised, with Dana Perino interjecting to question his statements.<\/p>\n<p>Taking his satirical comments further, Watters sarcastically claimed that scientists say when a man votes for a woman, he &#8220;actually transitions into a woman.&#8221; This remark particularly raised eyebrows among his fellow panelists, and rightfully so because what does that even mean?<\/p>\n<p>In his unrelenting critiques of the Democratic Party, Watters has stated that he doesn&#8217;t understand why any man would vote Democrat, describing it as neither the party of virtue, security, strength, nor family. These comments reflect his broader stance against Democratic policies and leaders.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/wegotthiscovered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WGTC-Photo-11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1741692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wegotthiscovered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WGTC-Photo-11.png 1200w, https:\/\/wegotthiscovered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WGTC-Photo-11.png?resize=564,317 564w, https:\/\/wegotthiscovered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WGTC-Photo-11.png?resize=640,360 640w, https:\/\/wegotthiscovered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WGTC-Photo-11.png?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Jesse Watters via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Most recently, Watters found himself in an awkward on-air moment when he attempted to make former Democratic congressman Harold Ford Jr. wear a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-ie\/news\/uknews\/white-dudes-for-harris-says-it-broke-fox-news-after-awkward-segment-where-jesse-watters-tries-to-force-co-host-to-wear-merch\/ar-AA1owmIa?ocid=BingNewsSerp\">&#8220;White Dudes for Harris&#8221;<\/a> cap during a live segment. Ford&#8217;s visible discomfort and refusal to wear the cap led to a tense exchange, which the &#8220;White Dudes for Harris&#8221; group later claimed &#8220;broke&#8221; Fox News with the sheer level of awkwardness that was palpable through the screen.<\/p>\n<p>As Watters continues to navigate his new primetime role like a bull in a china shop, his out-of-pocket statements and confrontational approach remain a topic of discussion. While his promotion indicates Fox News&#8217; confidence in his ability to draw viewers, his critics argue that his comments often cross lines of professionalism and sensitivity. And as much as he gives people the &#8220;&#8216;ick&#8221;, unfortunately, it looks like Jesse Watters is here to stay for the time being and will remain a polarizing figure in the world of cable news commentary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage\" src=\"https:\/\/wegotthiscovered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WGTC-Photo-10.png\"><\/div>\n<p>The scoop on the Fox News reporter born without a 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