Fox News host ripped apart after pleading with DOGE to be ‘less callous’ after veteran friend gets laid off: ‘That is literally DEI’
Fox News host ripped apart after pleading with DOGE to be ‘less callous’ after veteran friend gets laid off: ‘That is literally DEI’
In a matter of days, Fox News host Jesse Watters went from commending DOGE for culling the federal workforce to asking his colleagues to be "less callous" when discussing layoffs.
Summary
Fox News host Jesse Watters faced backlash after criticizing DOGE for laying off a veteran friend, despite previously praising its cost-cutting efforts.
He argued veterans should be prioritized over DEI consultants, prompting critics to point out that hiring veterans is part of DEI.
Online users mocked his inconsistency, with some noting his misunderstanding of DEI principles.
"You're almost there, Jesse. The veterans are DEI hires. You're confused because you think DEI means 'Black,'" an X user wrote.
