Ken Jennings Faces Backlash for Trans Protest Joke on Twitter

WHO:

NY Post - Ken Jennings, host of "Jeopardy!"

Fox News - Ken Jennings, trans community, trans activists

WHAT:

NY Post - Jennings made a sarcastic joke about receiving "express permission from the trans community" to maintain his subscription to New York Times products.

Fox News - Jennings claimed he received "written approval from the trans community" to keep his New York Times games subscription, which led to backlash from trans activists.

WHERE:

NY Post - New York Times, referenced in the context of Jennings' subscription and the associated protest.

WHY:

NY Post - The joke was aimed at demands to boycott all New York Times products, which were part of a protest by the trans community.

HOW:

NY Post - Jennings used social media (Twitter) to express his sarcastic remark regarding the subscription and the protest.

(UPDATED August 1, 2026 16:21 UTC)

Ken Jennings, the host of "Jeopardy!", sparked controversy after making a sarcastic joke on Twitter about receiving "express permission from the trans community" to keep his subscription to New York Times products. His comment, which he claimed was backed by "written approval from the trans community," drew significant backlash from trans activists who are advocating for a boycott of New York Times products. The joke was intended to poke fun at the ongoing protest against the publication, but it has led to heated discussions within the community.