'Women...Better Be Careful': Jesse Watters Slammed Over Rape Joke on Pete Hegseth's Testosterone Proposal
The Fox News host’s remark drew criticism from social media users, veterans and advocates who said it trivialized military sexual assault concerns.
- On Thursday, Fox News host Jesse Watters sparked backlash after suggesting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's plan to screen troops for testosterone would turn soldiers into "wild animals," warning women on military bases to "be careful."
- Discussing the new policy requiring mandatory hormone testing for troops, Watters' inflammatory remark drew immediate condemnation from critics who argued he was trivializing military sexual assault by turning the issue into a punchline.
- Reports of sexual assault among service members totaled 6,973 in 2024, according to the Defense Department; 2023 data shows 6.8% of active female service members and 1.3% of active duty male service members experienced unwanted sexual contact.
- Retired intelligence officer Travis Akers questioned if joking about rape has become acceptable on Fox News, while journalist Carla Marinucci wrote that Watters holds the "undisputed crown for brainless commentary."
- The Pentagon now faces a difficult position managing a complex health policy while public conversation remains dominated by the host's framing, complicating ongoing efforts to address military sexual assault.
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Jesse Watters Blasted After Joking That Women 'Better Watch Out' For Testosterone-Boosted Male Troops
Fox News host Jesse Watters sparked outrage after implying that women will face more sexual assault from testosterone-boosted men in the U.S. military now that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that service members age 30 and older will be screened annually and treated for testosterone deficiency.The decision to screen active-duty service members for testosterone levels and offering testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) when appropriate …
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