A media firestorm has erupted in the world of television and political commentary after Fox News personalityĀ Greg GutfeldĀ openly declared he wouldĀ not acknowledge or support LGBTQ+ Pride MonthĀ this June.
š¬Ā What Did Gutfeld Say?
During a panel discussion onĀ Gutfeld!Ā that aired Monday night, Greg was asked whether his show would be doing any Pride-related segments. His response shocked viewers and instantly went viral:
āI respect people as individuals, but Iām not going to celebrate something thatās been hijacked by woke culture. I believe in freedom of expression ā and no, woke doesnāt deserve to be honored.ā
šŖļøĀ The Internet Reacts
Social media erupted in a frenzy of opposing views:
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Supporters praised Gutfeld for āsaying what others are afraid to sayā and āstanding up against performative activism.ā
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Critics, however, accused him of being dismissive and āhiding intolerance behind free speech,ā with some calling for advertisers to pull sponsorships from his program.
š„ļøĀ Response from Fox News and Media Circles
As of this morning,Ā Fox News has not released any official statementĀ regarding Gutfeldās remarks. However, several media watchdog groups and public figures have spoken out, calling his commentsĀ divisive, inflammatory, and damaging.
One media analyst tweeted:
āGutfeld knows what heās doing ā this isnāt just commentary, itās strategy. The question is, at what cost?ā
š¢Ā Conclusion:
Greg Gutfeldās refusal to support Pride Month has instantly become one of the most polarizing moments in mainstream media this June. Will his unapologetic stance lead to fallout from sponsors or network leadership ā or will it rally a growing segment of viewers frustrated with āwokeā culture?