Jesse Watters called 'idiot' for slamming Tim Walz over how he 'should not move'

Jesse Watters criticized Tim Walz’s gestures and movements, calling them problematic
PUBLISHED AUG 8, 2024
Fox News host Jesse Watters criticized Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s body language during a segment of his show (Foxnews/Getty Images)
Fox News host Jesse Watters criticized Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s body language during a segment of his show (Foxnews/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: On Wednesday, Fox News host Jesse Watters scrutinized Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s "unsettling" body language, arguing that "men should not move this way" and that "it’s not the way we move."

According to Mediaite, during his segment on 'Jesse Watters Primetime', Watters criticized Walz’s gestures and movements, calling them problematic.

Jesse Watters criticizes Tim Walz’s public gestures

On 'Jesse Watters Primetime', Jesse Watters played a clip of Tim Walz waving to his supporters, describing his actions as "very unsettling."

He remarked, "Here’s Twitchy Tim on stage waving profusely in a very unsettling manner. Very unsettling."

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 6: Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a campaign rally with Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at Girard College on August 6, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Harris ended weeks of speculation about who her running mate would be, selecting the 60-year-old midwestern governor over other candidates.(Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Jesse Watters played a clip of Tim Walz waving to his supporters, describing his actions as 'very unsettling'( Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Watters also commented on Walz’s handshake with his wife, which he felt was unusual. "Men should not move this way, it’s not the way we move," Watters said, adding, “This is Walz and his wife shaking hands like business associates, followed by a weird hug. Now let’s compare that with Walz’s interaction with Kamala’s husband Doug. Interesting. What’s going on here?”

Fox News contributor Joe Concha and Jesse Watters pile on Tim Walz's criticism 

Fox News contributor Joe Concha agreed with Jesse Watters, stating, “Some might call this weird. That’s the only adjective that comes to mind right now.”

Watters responded, “And the hug is not the way you hug your wife. You hug your wife from the body, you don’t hug her like this.”

Concha further described the hug as “very sumo wrestling-like almost, right?”

Democratic U.S. Presidential Candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris (R), introduces Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (L) during a campaign rally at Temple University on August 6, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Harris ended weeks of speculation about who her running mate would be, selecting the 60-year-old midwestern governor over other candidates. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris picked Tim Walz as her running  mate (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

The criticism followed Walz’s appearance at a campaign rally in Philadelphia, where he was seen shaking his wife’s hand before giving her a hug.

The incident drew sharp reactions, including from former President Donald Trump’s campaign, which branded it as “freakish” on social media.

Additionally, on Wednesday, Megyn Kelly voiced her apprehensions about Walz, labeling him as “the most radical” choice for Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate and expressing that she was “scared” of him.

Jesse Watters slammed for criticizing Tim Walz’s body language

Responses to Jesse Watters' critique of Tim Walz's body language have been laced with sarcasm and mockery.

One user wrote, "How would Jesse Watters know what men do?"

Another one added, "Jesse Watters is a sissy boy."

A user replied, "ha ha, these weirdos have NOTHING on this guy. Nothing is gaining traction. It's hilarious. Body movements.... zzzzz." [sic]

One commented, "Jesse Watters: Expert On Other Dudes' Bodies." [sic]

Another said, "Hey Jesse ... now show us how men cheat on their wives with their tv producers." [sic]

One added, "OH PLEASE....JESSE WATTERS....IS JUST FRANKLY.....AN IDIOT...." [sic]

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