Trump tweeted about International Women’s Day. Big mistake
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President Trump (or his staffers. Probably his staffers) has tweeted his apparent support for women, to mark International Women’s Day.
I have tremendous respect for women and the many roles they serve that are vital to the fabric of our society and our economy.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 8, 2017
On International Women's Day, join me in honoring the critical role of women here in America & around the world.— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 8, 2017
As many people who tweet feminist statements have experienced over the years, Trump found his replies filled with attract ugly, misogynistic comments.
The difference this time?
They were all said by Trump.
As people quickly pointed out, the president has not always had the best way of talking about women, approaching women or generally treating women.
And that was before his government’s Obamacare replacement was announced this week, which included the intent to defund Planned Parenthood and restrict abortion coverage.
In the replies, there were, of course, references to that infamous Hollywood Access tape.
??? pic.twitter.com/UK8jwsBoHy— Emma Gray (@emmaladyrose) March 8, 2017
.@realDonaldTrump Oh yeah, so much respect. pic.twitter.com/ZdxJfLyUPR— Keegan Stephan (@KeeganNYC) March 8, 2017
But that’s not all.
Some pointed to this outdated take on why there have been so many reports of sexual assault in the military.
Just gonna leave this right here. #InternationalWomensDay pic.twitter.com/6PiQFiHITa
— OhNoSheTwitnt (@OhNoSheTwitnt) March 8, 2017
Some decided to instead hark back to the many different times he’s described women in horribly offensive ways.
.@realDonaldTrump This doesn't seem respectful… pic.twitter.com/199j5RIJwH— Jordan Uhl (@JordanUhl) March 8, 2017
@realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/cAicyWXWAm— Vikki V (@MissVikkiV) March 8, 2017
@realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/k9WvElviKp— Vikki V (@MissVikkiV) March 8, 2017
Or, you know, treated them like objects.
@realDonaldTrump by walking in on teenagers at beauty pageants https://t.co/lRbP2L92DN— Matt Haig (@matthaig1) March 8, 2017
And others made the point that the US’s self-proclaimed pro-women president has overseen the separation of mothers and children at the border, which literally sounds like something a supervillain would do.
@realDonaldTrump by separating mothers and children, not just at airports, but at the Mexican border: https://t.co/KvlVpJll6C— Matt Haig (@matthaig1) March 8, 2017
All in all, this tweet sums up the reaction to Trump trying to pretend he’s not a misogynist.
@FaithfulGarden @Mike_P_Williams @realDonaldTrump The women you "respect" have a message for you. #ADayWithoutAWoman pic.twitter.com/4tYDx2de9R— #TheResistance (@AynRandPaulRyan) March 8, 2017