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Fox News
2 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
Joy Behar mocked for 'ridiculous' claim Trump doesn't like 'strong women'
"The View" host Joy Behar criticized the women in President Donald Trump's life, claiming he surrounds himself with women who stroke his ego and are "obedient." Her remarks prompted pushback from many conservative women, including Fox News contributor Brett Cooper. "The accusation is completely ridiculous," said the host of "The Brett Cooper Show" podcast during an appearance on "Fox & Friends" Thursday. "Trump's entire administration is filled with strong, intelligent women." Behar suggested that Trump "doesn't really like strong women," instead suggesting he only wanted those around him who were "dutiful, obedient women who compliment him." She also recounted a time when Trump lashed out at her for criticizing his hair, something she believes he didn't do to male comedians who made similar jokes. "Every male comedian did jokes about his hair, but he went after me in particular," Behar said, suggesting his response was driven by sexism. But Cooper pushed back, saying the president's criticism may have had less to do with Behar's gender and more to do with her nature. "Maybe it's not the fact that you're a woman, Joy, but it's just that you are Joy, and he doesn't want to deal with you," Cooper said. "It's less about you being a woman and just about who you are." The young conservative influencer, who signed this week as a Fox News Media contributor, went on to defend prominent women in Trump's orbit, including the impact of first lady Melania Trump. "It's so offensive to say that about her," Cooper said of how Behar's comments paint conservative women like Mrs. Trump. "You've seen the incredible work that she has done, the books that she's written, the languages that she speaks, and the fact that she actively pushes back against him [Trump] on a daily basis, and they still have a great marriage." Other women with high-ranking roles in the Trump White House include Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, DNI Tulsi Gabbard, Attorney General Pam Bondi, press secretary Karoline Leavitt and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, who earlier this year became the first woman to hold the title. This isn't the first time Trump's relationships with women have been scrutinized on "The View." Last year, billionaire Mark Cuban also took aim. "Donald Trump, you never see him around strong, intelligent women. Ever," Cuban said last October. "It's just that simple. They're intimidating to him. He doesn't like to be challenged by them." Those remarks, too, drew sharp criticism from Trump allies. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt at the time called Cuban's comments "insulting" to the many women who work with and support the former president.


Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Brett Cooper joins Fox News as contributor across all platforms
Fox News Media has officially signed conservative podcaster and social media influencer Brett Cooper as a contributor, the network announced on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Cooper, a prominent Gen Z voice known for her sharp wit and independent commentary, will provide cultural, political, and social analysis across all Fox News Media platforms. She is set to make her debut appearance on The Will Cain Show at 4 p.m. ET today. Conservative Gen Z influencer @imbrettcooper is joining FOX News Media as a contributor, the company announced. Cooper, who has amassed over nine million followers across her social media platforms, makes her debut Wednesday on "The Will Cain Show." — Fox News (@FoxNews) June 25, 2025 With over nine million followers across platforms, Cooper rose to prominence through her podcast The Brett Cooper Show, which launched in January 2025. Prior to that, she hosted The Comments Section, where she discussed current events, pop culture, and generational issues. 'Her grounded perspective, sharp wit and distinctive takes make her an ideal addition to the team,' said Fox News Media in a statement. In a previous appearance on Jesse Watters Primetime, Cooper discussed the evolving media landscape, noting, 'Young people are hungry for independent voices. They want authenticity, not traditional punditry.' A UCLA graduate, Cooper lives in Tennessee with her husband. Her addition to Fox News highlights the network's growing interest in amplifying younger, conservative voices who resonate with digital audiences. Cooper's new role signals a broader shift in media toward influencers who bridge generational divides and connect directly with viewers across social platforms. The Brett Cooper Show continues to grow, cementing her position as a rising figure in political commentary.


Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Brett Cooper joins Fox News as contributor, bringing Gen Z perspective to network's lineup
Fox News Media has signed conservative podcaster and influencer Brett Cooper as a new contributor. Cooper, known for her sharp commentary on cultural, social, and political issues, will provide her insights across all Fox News platforms. Her debut is scheduled for Wednesday on The Will Cain Show at 4 p.m. ET. Cooper gained popularity with her podcast The Brett Cooper Show, which she launched in January, attracting over nine million followers across her social media platforms. The 23-year-old conservative star, often recognized for her distinctive views, previously hosted The Comments Section, a video podcast that ran from January 2022 to December 2024. She covers topics ranging from current events and pop culture to generational changes and relationships, offering a perspective that resonates with younger audiences. In a 2023 appearance on Jesse Watters Primetime, Cooper discussed the evolving media landscape, noting how young people are increasingly seeking authentic voices rather than traditional pundits. She emphasized that this new generation values genuine, independent content. Cooper's addition to Fox News comes as the network seeks to engage younger viewers, a demographic that has shown less interest in traditional cable news. According to recent Nielsen data, the average Fox News viewer is 69 years old. However, with Cooper's growing influence among Gen Z, the network aims to broaden its appeal. Along with Cooper, Fox News has also brought in other rising conservative stars like Riley Gaines and Lawrence Jones to attract a younger audience. Originally from Washington State, Cooper moved to Los Angeles at 10 to pursue an entertainment career. She studied English literature at UCLA and business at UC Berkeley. Cooper is also starring in The Daily Wire's version of Snow White, currently in production.


Fox News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Fox News signs conservative podcaster and influencer Brett Cooper as contributor
FOX News Media signed conservative podcaster and influencer Brett Cooper as a contributor, the company announced on Wednesday. Cooper, who will provide cultural, social, and political commentary across all FOX News Media platforms, will make her debut Wednesday on "The Will Cain Show" at 4 p.m. ET. Cooper launched her podcast "The Brett Cooper Show" in January and has amassed over nine million followers across her social media platforms. The Gen Z conservative is known for "her grounded perspective, sharp wit and distinctive takes," FOX News Media said when announcing her new role. Cooper, who previously hosted "The Comments Section" video podcast, covers current events, pop culture, politics, generational shifts, relationships and more. In January, Cooper appeared on "Jesse Watters Primetime" to discuss the changing media landscape. "I watched the media landscape change… and young people are just hungry for independent voices who are authentic and honest with their audiences. They don't want to hear from traditional pundits 24/7," Cooper said. Cooper is a graduate of UCLA and is based in Tennessee where she lives with her husband.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
FOX NEWS MEDIA SIGNS BRETT COOPER AS A CONTRIBUTOR
NEW YORK, June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FOX News Media has signed conservative podcaster and influencer Brett Cooper as a contributor. In this capacity, Ms. Cooper will provide cultural, social, and political commentary across all FOX News Media platforms. She will make her debut in the new role today on The Will Cain Show on FOX News Channel at 4 PM/ET. Known for her grounded perspective, sharp wit and distinctive takes, Cooper launched her podcast The Brett Cooper Show in January 2025, where she covers current events, pop culture, politics, generational shifts, relationships and more. Notably, she has amassed over nine million followers across her social media platforms. From 2022-2024, Ms. Cooper hosted The Comments Section, a video podcast on The Daily Wire. She is a graduate of UCLA and is based in Tennessee where she lives with her husband. FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the free ad-supported television service FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for more than 23 consecutive years, while FBN is the top business channel on cable. Owned by Fox Corporation, FOX News Media reaches nearly 200 million people each month. FOX News Media Press Contact:Sofie Watson: 212.301.3818 or View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Fox News Network, LLC Sign in to access your portfolio