Comments About Women

After Donald Trump’s comments in footage from 2005 were released this week, women all over the country have seemingly reached their limit on what they can withstand from Mr. Trump in terms of his treatment of women. He claimed that his comments like: “You know I’m automatically attracted to beautiful- I just start kissing them. It’s like a magnet,” “And when you’re a star they let you do it. You can do anything,” and “all I can see is the legs.” In response to the release of the footage, Trump claims that it was just “locker room banter,” making some women feel even more disgusted.

Beyond the Female Vote

In response the release of Trump’s 2005 comments, CNN reports that “Even Terry Gainer, a former US Senate sergeant at arms who rarely makes political comments, emailed CNN to say, ‘It is not just woman who should shun Trump. Any gentleman, every husband, each father of a daughter, bother of a sister and sons must be outraged.’ Now, instead of it being obvious just women to not vote for Trump, even Republicans are claiming that everyone, regardless of gender, should be ashamed to support Trump.

Apology Accepted?

For the first time in his campaign, Trump apologized for the things he said, saying “anyone who knows me knows these words don’t reflect who I am.” Responding in one of the ways presidential candidates might in a situation where they have made bad personal choices, he claims that his statements weren’t his true self and therefore should be excused. However, this “apology” isn’t what female voters- or anyone, frankly- are hoping for. Because of his failure to confront an emotional issue with an emotional, heartfelt apology, there are numerous Republican leaders (listed in this article) who have either said they will not vote for or removed endorsements for Trump- some have even asked that he step down as a presidential candidate. After the results of tonight’s debate, we will find out if America has truly accepted Trump’s “apology” or merely takes it as a desperate attempt to stay in the race.

Despite how the country continues to deal with Trump’s comments and response to them over the next week, the incident has without a doubt impacted his support from women, but likely many other voters’ support, as well.