Former Olympic athlete and unsuccessful California Republican gubernatorial candidate Caitlyn Jenner will join Fox News as a contributor, touting her as an “inspiration” and “a trailblazer in the LGBTQ+ community,” the network announced on Thursday.
Jenner—who was married to Kris Jenner—is one of the most prominent transgender individuals in the U.S. While she was hailed as “Woman of the Year” by Glamour magazine in 2015, she has also drawn substantial criticism from the LGBTQ+ community for her conservative views and policy positions that many interpret as anti-trans.
Similarly, Fox News has faced substantial criticism for segments and commentary that many in the LGBTQ+ community view as anti-trans or opposed to their equal treatment in U.S. society. Jenner has previously appeared as a guest commentator on the network, and also was interviewed by Fox News host Sean Hannity during her unsuccessful gubernatorial campaign in California last year. — Source: NewsWeek
Fox News Touts Caitlyn Jenner as an ‘Inspiration,’ Announces She’s Hired
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