Jillian Michaels Was Dragged All Over The Internet For Her Slavery Views

Jillian Michaels, the former star of The Biggest Loser and a supporter of MAGA, is encountering significant criticism following her controversial remarks regarding slavery while defending Donald Trump’s Smithsonian initiative review. During her appearance on CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip on August 14, Michaels countered claims that Trump’s endeavor could distort historical narratives. This initiative, enacted by the Trump administration, aims to assess Smithsonian museums for their “accuracy, patriotism, and enlightenment,” aligned with a previous executive order aimed at removing “improper, divisive, or anti-American ideology” from cultural institutions. Michaels claimed, “He’s not whitewashing slavery,” arguing that exhibits unfairly link racism and slavery to a single race, despite slavery's ancient history. Phillip challenged her perspective, expressing disbelief that Michaels would dispute the beneficiaries of slavery. Clips from their discussion ignited backlash from historians and activists. Critics also raised concerns about Michaels’ parenting of her Black, adopted daughter, questioning the lessons she imparts regarding race and history.