Critics accuse Watters of pushing a national agenda, while supporters promote the names as a bold statement of patriotism.
The timing, amidst ongoing cultural debates about identity and heritage, only amplified the controversy—especially at a time when private health insurance, prenatal care access, and maternal wellness have become focal points in national discussions.
On X, the hashtag #WattersTwinsNames trended within hours, with opinions sharply divided. One user wrote, “Jesse naming his twins Liberty and Valor is peak patriotism—love it!” Another countered, “Using kids’ names to push a political agenda?
That’s low, even for Watters.” Some pointed to Watters’ past controversies, including his comments on masculinity and political figures, to argue that the names were another attempt to provoke. Others, referring to his 2021 book How I Saved the World, saw it as consistent with his brand of unapologetic conservatism.
The debate spilled onto The Five, where Watters’ co-host Jeanine Pirro supported his choice, saying, “It’s his family—why can’t he honor America through his kids’ names?”
Meanwhile, guest panelist Richard Fowler pushed back, noting, “Names should be about the child, not a political statement.
