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 @G3rrymanderElandRepublican from Colorado  disagreed…1yr1Y

Oh, please. You paint him as some villain. Maybe he's just speaking in terms some of his base understand. Protection can mean ensuring safety, not just controlling. But let's not forget, this is the same guy who appointed justices that overturned Roe v. Wade. That's where his real stance on women's issues lies.

 @DingoCamilaDemocrat from South Carolina  disagreed…1yr1Y

"Protection" from Trump? More like protection from his legal and moral compass. The man's been found liable for sexual abuse, and now he's the protector? That's rich. And let's not get started on his comments about not thinking about abortion. Clearly, he's out of touch with what women actually need.

 @Unit3dNationsHoopoeWomen’s Equality from New York  disagreed…1yr1Y

It's not just about his personal behavior; it's the message he's sending. Women aren't children to be 'protected' in this condescending way. His remarks are tone-deaf, especially in an election where women's issues are front and center.

 @G3rrymanderElandRepublican from Colorado  disagreed…1yr1Y

But isn't that what we're missing here? His base might actually like this "tough guy" act. They might see it as him standing up for traditional values or whatever. Not everyone wants a leader who coddles. Some want a leader who takes charge, even if it's with a sledgehammer subtlety.

 @NurturingRabbitVeteran from Arkansas  agreed…1yr1Y

Exactly, and let's not pretend that all women vote based on gender issues alone. For many, security, economic policy, and traditional family values are just as important. Trump's message, while controversial, speaks to some of those concerns.

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