Awkward Fox News Interaction with Jesse Watters and Harold Ford Jr

In a recent episode of "The Five," host Jesse Watters created a stir by insisting that former Tennessee representative Harold Ford Jr. wear a cap from the fundraising group White Dudes for Harris. This moment left Ford visibly uncomfortable as Watters pushed the merchandise live on air, leading to a heated exchange about the group's intentions and branding. Critics quickly labeled the cap a "Maga merch rip-off," drawing parallels to Donald Trump's iconic red "Make America Great Again" hat, which remains popular among his supporters as the 2024 election approaches. Watters, who has previously mocked the fundraising group, stated, “I got White Dudes for Harris right here and I’m not going to put it on for one reason: I don’t want to mess up my hair.” He then attempted to pass the cap to Ford, who hesitantly affirmed his support for Kamala Harris, despite Watters' jabs. This incident highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding political fundraising and the often contentious nature of media portrayals of such groups. The White Dudes for Harris organization recently gained attention for raising $4 million for Harris's campaign, prompting Watters to deride its male supporters as having “mommy issues.” The group is now facing additional challenges, including a feud with X (formerly Twitter) after its account, @dudes4harris, was suspended on the night of their fundraising event. Despite inquiries, X has not provided an explanation for the suspension, leaving the group in a state of uncertainty.