Jesse Watters tells Tarlov why he no longer cares when liberals scream ‘fascist’

Fox’s Jesse Watters stopped co-host and Democrat strategist Jessica Tarlov Friday, saying he no longer cares about Democrats calling Republicans “fascist” because they “can’t control” themselves.

Concerns over political violence have circulated online since the assassination of Charlie Kirk, with some Democrats blaming Republicans and President Donald Trump for the rise in violence. During a discussion on “The Five” about the issue, Tarlov said Trump had called former Vice President Kamala Harris a “fascist,” prompting Watters to push back.

“He’s only saying Kamala’s fascist because he ran out of sting that she was dumb. That’s your word. He was just making fun of it. But Jessica, just listen,” Watters said. “If you don’t mind.”

“No, it was literally my turn,” Tarlov said. “I do mind, deeply.”

Tensions between Republicans and Democrats increased during the 2024 presidential election cycle. Corporate media and Harris’ campaign escalated their rhetoric against Trump.

Prior to the 2024 election, Trump was called a fascist by Harris, with former President Joe Biden saying Trump should be locked up.

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The callouts by Democrats notably came after the first assassination attempt against Trump on July 13, 2024, when 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks fired multiple rounds into a rally in Butler, Pa. The shooting killed volunteer fire chief Corey Comperatore and left Trump with a bullet grazing his ear.

Republicans have pleaded with Democrats not to label them.

“You guys have called us this word a lot. You can’t control yourselves. We can’t control you. Nancy [Pelosi] can’t. No one can. At this point, say it. Say it all you want. I’m done complaining about it because we look weak when we complain,” Watters said.

“‘Please don’t say it. We’re warning you. It’s putting people in danger. Everyone’s getting shot. Their cars are getting firebombed. Conservatives can’t give a speech at a college.’”

“I’m done with saying it. You guys are going to say it. It kind of reminds me of little kids when they call you a name and then you react. They’re like, ‘Oh, we’re going to call that name again.’ So we’re done. Call us whatever you want. Call us the F-bomb. Call us the real F-bomb. I don’t care anymore,” Watters added.

On Sept. 15, 2024, a second attempt against Trump was uncovered when Secret Service agents found would-be assassin Ryan Routh hiding in the bushes at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Fla., with an AK-47-style rifle.

Since the beginning of Trump’s second term, Democrats have continued to say that his administration is a threat against democracy. Disney’s ABC indefinitely suspended late-night host Jimmy Kimmel following his comments about Kirk’s alleged shooter, causing renewed uproar over the issue of free speech.

According to a recent Napolitan News Service poll, data shows 26% of those aged 18 to 34 believe America is “better off now that Charlie Kirk has been killed,” despite saying “it is always difficult to wish ill of another human being.” Among Democrats, 24% agreed with the sentiment.

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