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Jillian Michaels Sparks Controversy Defending Trump’s Exceptionalism
8/27/2025
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- Jillian Michaels defended President Trump's directive on American exceptionalism during a CNN panel discussion.
- She received criticism for perceived downplaying of white supremacy, while some conservatives backed her stance.
- Michaels clarified that her remarks focused on global slavery, not a defense of it.
- This appearance signifies her transition from fitness expert to political commentator.
