Fox News as a contributor, touting her as an "inspiration" and "a trailblazer in the LGBTQ+ community," the network announced on Thursday.Jenner—who was married to Kris Jenner—is one of the most prominent transgender individuals in the U.S.

While she was hailed as "Woman of the Year" by Glamour magazine in 2015, she has also drawn substantial criticism from the LGBTQ+ community for her conservative views and policy positions that many interpret as anti-trans.Similarly, Fox News has faced substantial criticism for segments and commentary that many in the LGBTQ+ community view as anti-trans or opposed to their equal treatment in U.S.

society. Jenner has previously appeared as a guest commentator on the network, and also was interviewed by Fox News host Sean Hannity during her unsuccessful gubernatorial campaign in California last year."Caitlyn's story is an inspiration to us all.

She is a trailblazer in the LGBTQ+ community and her illustrious career spans a variety of fields that will be a tremendous asset for our audience," Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott said in a press release emailed to Newsweek.Jenner said she was "humbled by this unique opportunity to speak directly" to Fox News' "millions of viewers about a range of issues that are important to the American people."During the 1976 Summer Olympic Games in Montreal, Canada, Jenner won gold in the decathlon, setting a men's world record with 8,634 points.

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