Longtime Fox News host Jesse Watters, known for his far-right views that even horrify his own mother, will be taking over Tucker Carlson’s prime-time spot starting Monday night. This marks a new era for the conservative network’s top billing. Watters’ show, “Jesse Watters Primetime,” which is a year and a half old, is expected to have a larger audience with the new time slot, providing a more powerful platform for his conspiracy theories about the 2020 election and President Joe Biden, along with his numerous racist, Islamophobic, transphobic, and sexist comments. Let’s take a closer look at some of Watters’ most notable moments.
An Overtly Racist Segment in Chinatown: In 2016, Watters did a segment on Fox News’ “The O’Reilly Factor,” where he openly mocked and stereotyped Asian Americans in New York’s Chinatown. His offensive questions, such as asking if he should bow or if it was the year of the dragon, showed his complete lack of respect and understanding. The segment served no journalistic purpose and perpetuated harmful stereotypes about Asian people.
A Segment Demonizing the Homeless: Another segment on “The O’Reilly Factor” in 2015 targeted New York’s homeless population. Watters interviewed predominantly Black homeless individuals to ask why they were unhoused, while asking predominantly white individuals about their opinions on homelessness. This segment only furthered negative stereotypes about unhoused people and ignored the fact that they are more often victims of violence rather than perpetrators.
Stalking and Ambushing a Reporter: In 2009, Watters ambushed HuffPost’s former Washington bureau chief Amanda Terkel after she wrote a post questioning Bill O’Reilly’s suitability as a speaker at a rape survivor organization event due to his victim-blaming comments. Terkel described the disturbing encounter, revealing that Watters had seemingly followed her across state lines to harass her while she was on vacation. The incident showed a complete disregard for journalistic ethics and personal boundaries.
The Creepy Way He Met His Wife: Watters shared a disturbing story on “The Five” about how he won over his now-wife, who was a younger producer on his show at the time. He revealed that he let the air out of her tires so she couldn’t leave work, offering her a ride home as a result. This behavior is unsettling and problematic, especially considering he was already married at the time.
Urging Violent Attacks on Dr. Anthony Fauci: During a speech at a conservative conference in 2021, Watters made highly disturbing remarks, calling for violence against Dr. Anthony Fauci. His comments were inflammatory and dangerous, promoting harm against a highly respected public health expert.
His Bizarre Downplaying of the Attack on Paul Pelosi: After Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, was brutally attacked with a hammer, Watters dismissed the attack’s political motivations and claimed it was not noteworthy. This response showed a lack of empathy and understanding for the severity of the event.
Saying He Can Tell Who’s Undocumented Just by Looking at Them: Watters made unsubstantiated claims in May that he could identify undocumented immigrants with just a glance. His statement perpetuated harmful stereotypes and showed a lack of understanding about immigration issues.
Claiming Female Reporters Sleep with Their Sources: In 2019, Watters baselessly asserted that female reporters engage in relationships with their sources to get scoops. He provided minimal evidence to support his claim, relying mainly on fictional examples from movies. His remarks were offensive and lacked any real substance.
His Obsession with Black History Classes: Watters expressed strong disapproval of the College Board’s Advanced Placement class on Black history, claiming that lessons about the Civil Rights Movement and activism had no historical significance. This viewpoint disregards the importance of these events in shaping our society and understanding our history.
In conclusion, Jesse Watters has repeatedly displayed a lack of respect, empathy, and journalistic integrity throughout his career at Fox News. His controversial and offensive statements have no place in responsible journalism and contribute to the divisiveness and harmful narratives often associated with far-right media outlets.
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