Fox News host Jesse Watters has drawn criticism following comments he made about women serving as president of the United States. The remarks came during a recent broadcast where Watters questioned women's suitability for the nation's highest office.

The comments were made in response to a recent interview with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who at 86 years old told MS NOW that while a female U.S. president is inevitable, it likely won't happen during her lifetime. Watters used this as a launching point for his commentary on women in executive leadership.

Watters has a history of making provocative statements on his Fox News program. His own mother, who holds liberal political views, has previously called into his show to ask him to use his platform more responsibly. Past controversial remarks from Watters have included comments about masculinity and various political figures.

The latest comments have generated criticism from political commentators and media observers. Critics argue that such statements, regardless of the host's personal views, contribute to normalizing attitudes that question women's capacity for political leadership.

This incident occurs amid ongoing discussions about gender representation in American politics, particularly at the highest levels of government. The United States remains one of the few major democracies that has never elected a woman as head of government or state.