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Caitlyn Jenner: 'I am a hypocrite' over Woman of the Year award

Caitlyn Jenner says in a podcast she is a hypocrite. She accepted a Woman of the Year award earlier. But she feels she does not deserve it. The interview aired on conservative commentator Tomi Lahren's Outkick podcast channel.

RainbowNews EditorialApril 14, 2026 — United States3 min read
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Caitlyn Jenner admitted in a podcast interview that she is a hypocrite. She previously accepted a 'Woman of the Year' award. But she says she does not deserve it. The interview was on Outkick podcast, run by conservative commentator Tomi Lahren.

Jenner spoke with Lahren about her transition and her support for Donald Trump. They also discussed women's sport and other topics. The conversation takes place in a politically charged context. Conservative media figures regularly use Jenner in transgender debates. Jenner herself has moved increasingly rightward in recent years.

Her comment about hypocrisy raises questions. Jenner seems critical of her own decisions. Yet she participates on platforms that politicise these issues. Her statements seem inconsistent to some: she supports transgender rights but also sympathises with political forces that restrict these rights.

This interview shows how complex transgender issues are sometimes used in polarising debates. Jenner remains a controversial figure. Her political choices often conflict with views held by many other LGBTQ+ people and organisations.

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