Predator In Chief: President Trump And The Glorification Of Sexual Violence

[sheshe2]

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Whether Trump is a predatory misogynist or just plays one on TV, he embodies the blathering id of rape culture.


Donald Trump’s own statements about women and the proliferation of accusations against him all point to the conclusion that he is not only a misogynist, but a sexual predator. Now, barring unprecedented action by the electoral college, he will also be the president of the United States of America.

What effect will a Trump presidency have on sexual assault survivors and the protections that our laws afford them? In terms of policy, it is difficult to predict. On this, like many issues, Trump’s campaign platform was devoid of specifics. We do know that Trump will control policies throughout the executive branch. He will have broad discretionary power over the expenditure of substantial funding allocated for sexual assault prevention and victim services programs, under the auspices of the Department of Justice. In his role as commander of the armed forces, Trump will oversee the military’s response to sexual assault, which has faced recent criticism. What Trump will do with these powers is unclear.

What is clear is the enormous failure in leadership that a Trump presidency represents on the issue of sexual violence. Survivors have watched in horror as Trump’s misogyny and lechery have been not only condoned, but rewarded in this election. Those of us working to end sexual violence are recognizing that, because of what he represents, the very fact of Trump’s presidency will make our jobs more difficult. His success suggests that his behavior is acceptable.

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Sadly, by all accounts, Trump has gotten away with it. That is what survivors and the sexual assault advocacy community find so sickening.

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On January 20, 2017, a man who has violated and humiliated so many women will be exalted to the highest elected office in our government. In the meantime, all Americans must grapple with what that says about our culture and what it teaches our young people. The threat of Trump’s presidency is not only normalization, but glorification of misogyny and sexual violence—just as Trump has normalized and glorified bigotry and vitriol against immigrants, Muslims, Mexican-Americans, people with disabilities, and people of color.

Read More: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/predator-in-chief-president-trump-and-the-glorification_us_583efc56e4b08347769c060f

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Spousal abuse is an under reported crime.

Spousal abuse is a lot more rampant than meets the eye. I read recently that it is expected to escalate under tRump, since he is the poster boy for sexual assault. He and his sexist supporters approved that message. The article went on to say that we will never really know the stats since most will not report it out of fear of being believed since the Prez has given it a thumbs up.

Yes, let's make America great again. Keep women barefoot and pregnant, make sure she is uneducated. She will sit down and shut up or will see the backside of my hand. Verbally abuse and demean her. Take away her dignity so you can feel like a man again.

I have a feeling that wife beater TShirts will be making a huge come back over the next four years.

Make America Great again.

[Doreen]

1. Exactly what I have been fearing.

Rape and abuse of females ( of any age ) will be just about completely legal.

[sheshe2]

2. Yes.

Open season Doreen.

[Cha]

3. It's one of the major shames of trump getting rigged in..

He's an admitted sexual predator.. so that's accepted by certain dangerous elements..

He's a racist.. so racists have been given the go ahead.. as well hate mongers on any minority. It's a heinous nightmare.

Mahalo for exposing it, she

[sheshe2]

5. Thanks Cha.

[Cha]

6. Reminder...

Summer Brennan
✔ ?@summerbrennan
Reminder: there are tens of millions of people in America right now who feel determined not to let the forces of hatred win.
5:13 PM - 3 Dec 2016
190 190 Retweets 472 472 likes

https://twitter.com/summerbrennan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

[sheshe2]

7. Thanks for that tweet, Cha.

I am scared right now. I try to fight it, yet not doing well.

[spanone]

4. K&R...

[Yavin4]

8. This post needs to be directed to the 53% of White female voters that voted for Trump.

Women of color, as well as all people of color, voted overwhelmingly against him.

[sheshe2]

10. Yup.

53% brainwashed/ braindead white women voted for Prez elect pu**y grabber. I am a white woman and proud NOT to be in their ranks.

[Hekate]

9. DT's election has already empowered so many critters from under rocks and bridges

This scenario is not far off as well. I'm so sorry.....

[sheshe2]

11. We women will not fare well.

Black and Blue by Anna Quindlen. That is us.

Under reported, Hekate.

Tears~