A small number of left-wing female politicians spoke out to women's magazines in predictable ways. Harper's Bazaar About Donald Trump, who will be sworn in as president for the second time on Monday.
Indeed, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett, and other far-left Democrats expressed their disappointment in the day.
“We have many progressive voices re-elected to Congress who are not afraid to push back on the hateful policies that Trump and his allies will promote in the coming years.”
The magazine certainly strays from its point by calling Trump a “convicted felon” in the first paragraph of the article.
what did they say?
“When I saw the American people elect an old white man who committed 34 felonies over a qualified black woman who served as California's attorney general, senator, and vice president,” Crockett told Bazaar, “I felt sad for the country,” he said.
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The magazine called Crockett a “passionate advocate for reproductive justice, transgender rights, and criminal justice reform,” and added that current and former Vice President Kamala Harris has “a beautiful family and a long career ahead of her.” He was quoted as saying. The American people are the ones who are going to feel the effects of this decision, and I think we will continue to feel them for a long time. ”
Crockett told Harper's that Trump and his “far-right friends at the Heritage Foundation and oligarchic allies will implement Project 2025 policies, including a nationwide abortion ban and watering down the public education system, from the first day of his second term in office.” He has openly admitted that this is a plan.” semester. “
Omar told the magazine that she was “deeply disappointed” in Trump's defeat of Harris in November. “This wasn't just about losing an election, it was about watching so many Americans choose a vision for our country that doesn't align with our values.” Inclusivity and Justice is. ”
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Whitmer told Harper's that “our people are exhausted” and “want our leaders to address our problems and get things done. Where we agree, I will move forward.” Where we disagree, I will stand up for the state of Michigan.” As always, I took office during the first Trump presidency, so I've experienced this before. ”
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“There are many progressive voices reelected to Congress who are not afraid to push back against the hateful policies that Trump and his allies will push through in the coming years,” Omar told the magazine. “There are a lot of them,” he said, so he is hopeful.
“Republican lawmakers know their majorities are at stake, so if our readers want to make real change, find out who your senator is and contact them,” Crockett told Harper's. You need to save your office number first.” Stay informed about upcoming legislation, tell your legislators how you want them to vote, and monitor your voting on Congress.gov. Remember, your legislators are working for you. do not have with playing cards absolutely do not have Mr. Elon Musk. ”
“The people of Michigan expect me to continue to fight for and protect women's rights, LGBTQ rights, and so much more,” Whitmer told the magazine. “As the mother of two adult daughters, One of them identifies as gay, so I have to stand up for them.” fundamental rights. ”
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