Jesse Watters Blasted as a ‘Bootlicker’ After Passionately Defending Trump’s Thousands of Stock Trades
Jesse Watters faced criticism after defending Donald Trump's stock trades on Fox News. Critics labeled him a 'bootlicker' for his remarks, arguing that Trump's trading behavior raises ethical concerns. Watters insisted that there was nothing suspicious about Trump's investments, comparing them to those of other politicians.
- ▪Jesse Watters defended Donald Trump's stock trades during an episode of Fox News' 'The Five'.
- ▪Watters claimed there was nothing illegal or suspicious about Trump's investment portfolio.
- ▪Critics on social media accused Watters of excessive flattery towards Trump, labeling him a 'bootlicker'.
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Home > Media & Platforms > Journalism Jesse Watters Blasted as a ‘Bootlicker’ After Passionately Defending Trump’s Thousands of Stock Trades “True cult-like behavior. Always a ‘rules for thee not for me’ attitude,” one critic writes of the Fox News host Alyssa Ray May 19, 2026 @ 4:23 PM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Jesse Watters (Photo credit: Fox News/X) Jesse Watters faced pushback online after he issued a passionate defense of Donald Trump’s questionable stock trades, finding himself labeled a “bootlicker” for his response.
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