Jesse Watters is known for his work with a number of Fox News programs. Recently, he shared a surprising story during one of his shows. While trying to have a sense of humor about the story, it was Watters’ co-host who many felt had the last laugh on social media.
Jesse Watters Recently Talked About A Quick, But Surprising, Encounter On The Five
Watters is a political commentator and Fox News personality. For many, he became known for his work on The O’Reilly Factor, particularly his “Watters World” segment.
Watters has also become known for hosting his New York City-based, namesake series, Jesse Watters Primetime. In addition to this, he also serves as a co-host on The Five.
During a recent episode of The Five, Watters shared a story that started with him walking his dog past a car in motion. He then heard a voice, sharing, “All of a sudden, he passes me, screeches on the brakes, rolls down the window, and says, ‘F- you, fascist!’”
Watters’ co-hosts weren’t sure if he was being serious. However, he reiterated, “I swear to God this happened this afternoon. And I’m thinking to myself, ‘How does — he doesn’t know I’m a fascist.’”
Many Commenters Have Been Sharing Their Reactions To The Story On Social Media
However, co-host Jessica Tarlov added, “Yes, he does. You’re on TV.” This caused Watters to reply, “Do I come across as a fascist?” Tarlov then answered, “Yes.”
Jessica Tarlov is a political strategist for the Democratic Party. She often appears as a rotating co-host on The Five. Since making her first Fox News appearance in 2014, she has also appeared on Outnumbered, Fox & Friends, and Watters World.
A clip of the exchange has since been making the rounds online. At this time, it has already been viewed over 1.5 million times.
Watters: I was walking in my street, a car drives by and I give him a wave. He rolls down the window and says, “F U fascist.” He doesn’t know I’m a fascist!
Jessica: Yes, he does. You’re on TV. pic.twitter.com/QIB4uOg6oj
— Acyn (@Acyn) February 10, 2026
Many have also been sharing their reactions to the story on social media. A few felt that Tarlov had the last laugh during the conversation. That said, a few commentators also came to Watters’ defense. Some comments included:
- “Ugh, I love Jessica Tarlov—I don’t know how she’s always so calm surrounded by those fascists.”
- “Jessica cooked his a**.”
- “The days Jessica is on, they should call it The Four…and remove her.”
- “It’s almost like she’s been sitting at a table with him for years.”
- “People like Watters need to get used to this kind of stuff. We aren’t going to forget.”
- “Send that guy flowers…”
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