Former Olympic athlete and unsuccessful California Republican gubernatorial candidate Caitlyn Jenner will be part of Fox Information as a contributor, touting her as an "inspiration" and "a trailblazer within the LGBTQ+ group," the community introduced on Thursday.

Jenner—who was beforehand married to Kris Jenner, the mom of Kim Kardashian—is among the most distinguished transgender people within the U.S. Whereas she was hailed as "Lady of the Yr" by Glamour journal in 2015, she has additionally drawn substantial criticism from the LGBTQ+ group for her conservative views and coverage positions that many interpret as anti-trans.

Equally, Fox Information has confronted substantial criticism for segments and commentary that many within the LGBTQ+ group view as anti-trans or against their equal therapy in U.S. society. Jenner has beforehand appeared as a visitor commentator on the community, and in addition was interviewed by Fox Information host Sean Hannity throughout her unsuccessful gubernatorial marketing campaign in California final 12 months.

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Fox Information introduced on Thursday that Caitlyn Jenner has been employed as a contributor. Above, Jenner attends NASCAR's Busch Gentle Conflict at Los Angeles Coliseum on February 6, 2022, in California.Kevin Winter/Getty Photographs

"Caitlyn's story is an inspiration to us all. She is a trailblazer within the LGBTQ+ group and her illustrious profession spans a wide range of fields that might be an incredible asset for our viewers," Fox Information CEO Suzanne Scott stated in a press launch emailed to Newsweek.

Jenner stated she was "humbled by this distinctive alternative to talk instantly" to Fox Information' "tens of millions of viewers a few vary of points which can be necessary to the American individuals."

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