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Let's Talk About Trump and Women

Donald Trump is no ally to women.

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Let's Talk About Trump and Women
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Over the past 4 years of his presidency, Trump has continuously built his platform on superiority of some and oppression of others. Throughout his entire career, both prior to his presidency and during, he has made his feelings toward women very clear with both his actions and his words, such as the infamous "grab 'em by the p*ssy" quote.

Since the 1970s, at least 25 women have accused Trump of sexual misconduct. He has dismissed the allegations as politically motivated and fabricated, saying they're pushed by the 'liberal media' and his political opponents. During the 2016 election, Trump promised to sue all of his accusers. In some cases, he and his lawyer suggested that he didn't engage in the alleged behavior because the women 'weren't attractive enough' for him to be interested.

Throughout his time in office, Trump has also supported policies, people, and positions that are actively anti-woman. He has chosen many nominees who are against reproductive freedom, including former Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Attorney General William Barr, and Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. Since the beginning of his campaign, Trump has wanted to completely ban abortion, with exceptions only for cases of rape, incest, or when the life of the mother is in danger. He's shown support for a ban on abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy.

Trump has also made it a priority to repeal the Affordable Care Act, which has made it possible for millions of people to get health insurance that includes coverage for birth control and prenatal care. He also would have preferred to shut down the government over funding Planned Parenthood, who provides low-cost family planning services, cancer screenings, and other health care to millions of people every year. He claims to be 'pro-life' though he attempts to eliminate resources for female reproductive health that could prevent future unwanted pregnancies and abortions.

Trump has a disturbing habit of sexualizing his own daughter's appearance and body. His comments aren't necessarily about sexual desire, but more a general dehumanization of women. In many past interviews, including those with The View, Rolling Stone Magazine, and The Howard Stern Show, Trump has been quoted saying that if Ivanka weren't his daughter, perhaps he'd be dating her. Trump sees all women, including his own daughter, as useful primarily, and occasionally entirely, for sexual appeal, or lack thereof in his eyes. The young, slim, white, and conventionally attractive women are sex objects, and any other woman who doesn't fit into his narrow ideal of femininity and beauty is dismissed as a pig or a dog. No woman seems to achieve the status of Human being.

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