10 Quotes from Donald Trump on Women
Donald Trump is no stranger to controversy and one area that has often come under scrutiny is his track record when it comes to women. From derogatory comments to alleged sexual misconduct, Trump’s relationship with women has been a topic of discussion for years. Here are 10 quotes from Donald Trump that shed light on his views about women.
“I don’t think Ivanka would do that [pose for Playboy], although she does have a very nice figure. I’ve said if Ivanka weren’t my daughter, perhaps I’d be dating her.”
Donald Trump made this comment about his own daughter, Ivanka Trump, during an interview with Howard Stern in 2004. The inappropriate remark sparked outrage and was widely criticized.
“Look at that face. Would anyone vote for that? Can you imagine that, the face of our next president?”
In 2015, Trump made this comment about Republican presidential candidate and former businesswoman Carly Fiorina. The comment was seen as both sexist and unbecoming of a presidential candidate.
“A person who is very flat-chested is very hard to be a 10.”
Trump made this incredibly insulting and objectifying comment about women during an interview with Playboy in 1997.
“You know, it really doesn’t matter what they write as long as you’ve got a young and beautiful piece of ass.”
In 1991, Trump made this comment to Esquire magazine, drawing criticism for his objectification of women’s bodies.
“You could see there was blood coming out of her eyes, blood coming out of her wherever.”
Trump made this disturbing and misogynistic comment about Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly, following a heated exchange during a Republican presidential primary debate in 2015.
“I think that putting a wife to work is a very dangerous thing.”
In a 1994 interview with ABC News, Trump expressed outdated and sexist views about women’s roles in the workplace, suggesting that women working outside of the home could lead to marital problems.
“It must be a pretty picture, you dropping to your knees.”
During a 2013 interview with Celebrity Apprentice contestant Brande Roderick, Trump made this crass and demeaning comment to her.
“The only card [Hillary Clinton] has is the woman’s card. She’s got nothing else to offer and frankly, if Hillary Clinton were a man, I don’t think she’d get 5% of the vote.”
During the 2016 presidential campaign, Trump made this comment, once again drawing criticism for his sexist attitude towards women.
“You know, it really doesn’t matter what they write as long as you’ve got a young and beautiful piece of ass.”
In a 1991 interview with Esquire, Trump objectified women’s bodies with this comment, reducing their worth to nothing more than a physical appearance.
“I think women are very foolish to pretend they are equal to men, they are far superior and always have been.”
While this comment may seem complimentary towards women, it is actually a form of sexism, implying that women, while superior, are not equal to men. Trump made this comment in a 2013 interview with Piers Morgan.
In conclusion, Donald Trump’s comments on women have been consistently insulting, crude and misogynistic. His presidency may have ended, but his statements will continue to be a divisive topic of discussion. It is important to call out sexism and misogyny wherever it occurs, and hold those in positions of power accountable for their actions and words.