Matt Walsh

Conservative Commentator

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Conservative Media

Commentator

Matt Walsh is an American conservative commentator, author, podcaster, and filmmaker. He began his career in radio and conservative media, joining BlazeTV in 2017 before moving to The Daily Wire in 2021, where he hosts "The Matt Walsh Show." Walsh rose to prominence with his 2022 documentary "What Is a Woman?," challenging transgender ideology. He has authored books like "Johnny the Walrus" (2021) and "What Is a Woman?" (2022). In June 2024, he released "Am I Racist?," a film satirizing diversity training. Walsh tours nationally and comments on culture, family, and politics.

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Traditional family values
Pro-life movement
Anti-woke activism
The Daily Wire

📋 Actions That Prove It

✓Released documentary 'What Is a Woman?' in June 2022, questioning medical and ideological aspects of gender transition.
✓Published children's book 'Johnny the Walrus' in November 2021, satirizing transgender ideology for children.
✓Organized and spoke at 'Rallies to Protect Kids' outside children's hospitals in 2022 and 2023 opposing gender-affirming care.
✓Released documentary 'Am I Racist?' in June 2024, examining diversity, equity, and inclusion training.

⚠️ Contradictions

•Criticized Donald Trump in 2016 as a 'narcissist' and 'demagogue' unfit for office, but endorsed him for president in January 2024.
•Opposed neoconservative foreign policy and endless wars, but advocated for continued U.S. military aid to Israel amid its conflicts.
•Positioned as anti-establishment conservative critical of GOP elites, while employed full-time at The Daily Wire since 2020.

Career Background

•Radio producer and host at WPLJ in New York City (2008–2010)
•Blogger and contributor for TruthRevolt.org and BuzzFeed (2013–2014)
•Host and contributor at TheBlaze (2014–2017)
•Host of The Matt Walsh Show podcast (2017–2021)
•Host of The Matt Walsh Show on The Daily Wire (2021–present)
•Director and producer of the documentary 'What Is a Woman?' (2022)

Endorsements

•Endorsed Ron DeSantis in the 2024 Republican presidential primary (May 2023), later switched to Donald Trump after DeSantis withdrew (January 2024)
•Endorsed J.D. Vance for Vice President (July 2024)
•Received endorsement/support from Ben Shapiro and The Daily Wire for his documentary and commentary work