Donald Trump continued his habit of describing himself as a “protector” of women in Wisconsin on Wednesday night, saying that if he wins a second term in the White House, “I will be there whether women like it or not. ” He declared that he would protect women.
“I said, ‘I’m going to do it whether the women like it or not,'” Trump said. “I will protect them.”
This rhetorical addition was heavily attacked by the Harris campaign as a broader concern about reproductive rights issues and the roles and autonomy of men and women under a possible Trump administration.
Vice President Kamala Harris said in a social media post that “Donald Trump believes he should be the one to decide what to do with his body.” “Whether you like it or not.”
Sarafina Titica, a spokeswoman for the Harris campaign, added that Trump “thinks he knows more about himself than the women of America.” Another spokesperson said the comment was a definitive policy of the Trump campaign.
There have been dozens of sexual misconduct accusations against Republican candidates over the years, including new allegations last week. Mr. Trump denies all of them. Last year, a judge ruled that the rape accusations against Trump were substantially true.
“Harris may be the first female vice president, but she has implemented dangerously liberal policies that have left women worse off economically,” said Trump campaign spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt. “It’s far less secure now than it was four years ago under President Trump.”
President Trump arrived at a rally in Wisconsin in a white garbage truck dressed as a sanitation worker, hoping to draw attention to Joe Biden’s comments that Republicans interpreted as calling Trump supporters “trash.” made a statement. Biden was quoted as saying by a podcaster who made a series of overtly racist jokes about blacks, Latinos, Jews and others at Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. clarified that he was talking about.
President Trump told rally attendees on Wednesday that his advisers had asked him not to describe himself as a “protector” of women.
“They said, ‘Sir, I think what you’re saying is inappropriate.’ I’m going to pay them a lot of money. Can you believe it?” Trump said.
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“I said, ‘Whether the women like it or not, I’m going to do it. I’m going to protect them. I’m going to protect them from immigrants coming in. Missiles. and many other things to protect them from foreign nations that try to attack us.”
Trump began speaking of himself as a “protector of women” at a rally in September, saying, “I’m your protector. I’m a protector of women.” I want to be your guardian. As president, I must protect you. I hope you don’t push yourself too hard. I hope Fake News doesn’t think, “Oh, he wants to be their protector.” Well, so do I. As president, I must protect you. ”
Polls show that Mr. Trump has a lead over Ms. Harris among female voters, but Mr. Trump has a lead among male voters.
Harris has made reproductive rights a centerpiece of her campaign after President Trump nominated three conservative justices to the Supreme Court and they quickly overturned abortion rights, a fact that has often been highlighted. This is considered an accomplishment by Mr. Trump.
