Liberal political pundit Leslie Marshall, a regular Fox News contributor, last week interviewed AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler on her nationally syndicated The Leslie Marshall Show. They discussed worker safety, unions expanding in the South, and Climate Change policy solutions.
When Marshall shared a clip from the interview on social media (below), she received rude comments about her appearance.
Watch now as I’m joined by @AFLCIO President @LizShuler to discuss #WorkerSafety, #Unions expanding into the South, and #ClimateChange policy solutions.https://t.co/cMRVFLXtmq
— Leslie Marshall (@LeslieMarshall) April 26, 2024
Marshall responded: “For everyone saying ‘my God you’ve gained weight or ‘ur fat’ … 2 things 1) Hashimotos is a thyroid condition which i have it makes one gain weight 2) you know who notices more than you that I’ve gained weight? ME ! So you’re not stating some huge revelation ok?” and added the hashtag #fatshaming.
For everyone saying ‘my God you’ve gained weight or ‘ur fat’ …
2 things
1) Hashimotos is a thyroid condition which i have it makes one gain weight
2) you know who notices more than you that I’ve gained weight? ME ! So you’re not stating some huge revelation ok?#fatshaming
— Leslie Marshall (@LeslieMarshall) May 2, 2024
Note: Hashimoto’s disease, which is common among middle-aged women, is an autoimmune disorder that attacks the thyroid gland (at the base of the neck) and kills the thyroid’s hormone-producing cells. The decline of thyroid hormones can lead to swelling of the thyroid, a puffy face, fatigue, muscle weakness, and depression, among other symptoms.
Marshall also shared a photo of herself five years ago (below).
This is me 5 years ago on #thestoryfnc w #marthamacallum on Fox News and today, coming up on #thestoryfnc at 3:15pm/e! #ThrowbackThurday pic.twitter.com/CLnpr8vGAO
— Leslie Marshall (@LeslieMarshall) May 2, 2024
After revealing her diagnosis, fans on both sides of the political aisle shared support and encouragement for Marshall. As one replied: “Please don’t let jealous people get you down! What is wrong that everyone has to act like high school mean girls? You’re beautiful and smart. PS… I’m conservative.”