Ken Jennings Comments on NY Times Boycott Spark Debate Among Trans Activists

Ken Jennings, host of 'Jeopardy!', made comments on social media that have led to discussions among transgender activists regarding a boycott of The New York Times' games. Jennings used sarcasm to indicate he had received 'express permission from the trans community' to maintain his subscription to the games, which some activists interpreted as dismissive of their concerns about the publication's coverage of transgender issues. The exchange occurred on Bluesky, where Jennings shared a post about the NY Times' Spelling Bee game. Activists have criticized the Times for what they consider anti-trans coverage, leading to calls for a boycott. In 2023, many contributors and subscribers to the Times signed an open letter condemning its coverage of transgender topics. Jennings has previously expressed support for transgender rights, including criticism of California Governor Gavin Newsom's stance on transgender athletes. Fox News Digital reached out to Jennings for comment but did not receive an immediate response.