Conservative podcaster Jayme Leagh Franklin reveals that her toughest critics are often liberal women, rather than men. She accuses the left of hypocrisy, claiming that while they profess to support all women, they often harshly target conservative females. A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, Franklin has experience working in Donald Trump’s first White House and currently hosts the podcast “Sincerely American.” She argues that the derogatory nickname “ICE Barbie” for figures like Kristi Noem highlights the flaws in progressive feminism. “It’s seldom men who criticize me; it’s predominantly other women,” Franklin shared with the Daily Mail. “Women can be particularly harsh to each other, especially when it comes to liberal women targeting conservative ones.” She expressed particular disdain for the disparagement of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem amid increased ICE operations in Minnesota. “It’s ironic when the left attacks Kristi Noem or female members of Trump’s administration while claiming to uphold feminist values,” Franklin remarked.

Social media critics of Trump’s immigration policies have labeled Noem as “ICE Barbie,” targeting her appearance. Franklin believes this stems from envy, stating, “Kristi Noem is both beautiful and intelligent, proving you can be stunning and successful.” She rebuffs stereotypes that portray MAGA women as merely subservient to their husbands or bosses. “The notion that we lack independent political thoughts is completely inaccurate,” she asserted. “Conservative women are among the most vocal and passionate individuals you’ll encounter.” Franklin initiated her podcast with Camryn Kinsey, building on her media presence that began with The Conservateur, a platform exploring culture, fashion, faith, and politics for women. She kicked off the year by attending a White House press briefing in the New Media seat designated for conservative influencers, where she congratulated press secretary Karoline Leavitt on her second pregnancy. According to Franklin, Leavitt embodies a lifestyle that resonates with young working mothers who balance career and family.

Franklin describes Trump’s second administration as “the most pro-family seen in decades,” attributing this to chief of staff Susie Wiles, who fostered a family-friendly atmosphere in the West Wing. Many young conservatives who initially moved to Washington during Trump’s first term were single and new to politics. Four years on, many have returned, often married and with young children. “I now see them as young families formed through the Trump community,” Franklin observed. Emphasizing health and wellness is a key aspect of this pro-family culture. Recently, Franklin visited the White House to discuss the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. Raised in a health-conscious family in California, Franklin prioritizes wellness in her life and for her children. She notes that her community of young conservative mothers shares this focus and believes that the MAHA movement has the potential to appeal across political lines.

‘I actually believe health is the number one issue in the country,’ she said. ‘If you have a sick country, you have a weak country.’ Franklin views the women on Trump’s staff and in his cabinet as role models, and Trump as an excellent boss for empowering them. She celebrated their diverse career and political backgrounds—from South Dakota’s Noem, a rancher-turned-governor, to Hawaii’s Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democrat, veteran, and yoga enthusiast, to former wrestling executive Linda McMahon. ‘It really shows how much he values diversity of thought, which is so important,’ she said. She called many mainstream female media figures hypocrites for criticizing or ignoring conservative women. ‘They claim to want to empower and uplift women, but only liberal women,’ she said.

Franklin launched her podcast as influential conservative media figures have turned on each other. Last year, Daily Wire’s Ben Shapiro denounced podcasters Candace Owens, Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly, who in turn accused Shapiro of trying to ‘cancel’ them. But Franklin has no interest in the petty online fighting. She emphasized her podcast would respect all women and their freedom of speech, despite differing political views, and said she has zero interest in influencer fights. ‘Getting into trashy fights does not make this country better. I want to be a uniter, not a divider. I just don’t engage in that negativity.’