Women's Equality
Under the Trump administration, women's equality has come under increasing threat through a series of legislative and policy actions that have raised serious concerns among advocates for gender rights. One such measure is the proposed SAVE Act, which would impose stricter voter ID requirements, making it disproportionately harder for married women and others who have changed their names to vote. Meanwhile, Project 2025—a sweeping policy agenda backed by Trump allies—includes provisions that penalize single mothers, signaling a regressive stance on family structure. The fall of Roe v. Wade has intensified the dangers of pregnancy in red states, where abortion bans and restrictive laws have made access to reproductive care perilous. The administration has also expressed opposition to protecting abortion rights under HIPAA, potentially compromising the privacy of patients seeking such care. Compounding these issues, Trump ally Pete Hegseth reportedly removed references to military women’s achievements from the Department of Defense website, erasing vital recognition of their contributions. Together, these actions paint a troubling picture for the future of women’s rights and equality in the United States.
Women won’t have to worry their pretty little heads about abortion - I’ll protect them whether they like it or not.
I'll be your protector
In a September 2024 rally in Pennsylvania, Donald Trump made controversial remarks aimed at appealing to women voters, claiming they would “no longer be thinking about abortion” if he’s elected president again. Presenting himself as their “protector,” Trump suggested that women’s anxieties—including about reproductive rights—would vanish under his leadership. The comments were widely criticized as patronizing, out-of-touch, and deeply ironic coming from the man who brags about overturning Roe v. Wade.
Women will be "free"
Trump’s speech included bizarre and contradictory assertions, like claiming women will be “free” under his presidency, despite his central role in eliminating federal abortion protections. He also painted himself as someone women naturally like, citing issues like “strong borders” and “safety,” while ignoring his long history of misogyny, including being found liable for sexual abuse and making recent public attacks on female public figures like Taylor Swift.
Dismissive and Delusional
The most puzzling and criticized part of Trump’s message was his assertion that women won’t think about abortion anymore, which critics interpreted as both dismissive and delusional. The article notes that abortion concerns are far broader than Trump’s narrow focus on rape or immigration and include issues like ectopic pregnancies, fetal abnormalities, financial hardship, and personal autonomy—none of which would be resolved under his policies.
Abortion laws left a Georgia woman, Adriana Smith, brain dead and forced to carry a child
A Georgia case involving Adriana Smith, a 31-year-old pregnant nurse declared brain dead in February 2025, has sparked national debate over medical ethics, abortion law, and family decision-making. Smith, eight weeks pregnant at the time of her brain death, was kept on life support until her baby was delivered via emergency C-section at 25 weeks, reportedly because hospital staff believed Georgia’s strict abortion laws required them to preserve fetal life. Legal and medical experts argue that the hospital may have misinterpreted the law, which does not explicitly mandate life support in such cases. Critics say the decision removed autonomy from Smith’s family, who were not allowed to consider other options, exacerbating their trauma. The incident highlights growing confusion in the post-Roe legal landscape, where fear of criminal liability is causing hospitals to delay or avoid standard medical procedures. Experts stress that decisions about care for incapacitated patients—especially those declared legally dead—should rest with family members or court-appointed guardians, not hospital administrators. The rare case also raises concerns about the risks of sustaining a fetus in a deceased body and the long-term health outlook for the premature infant.
US court rules HIPAA does not apply to abortions (or gender transitions).
No privacy for abortions
A federal judge in Texas, Matthew Kacsmaryk, has struck down a Biden administration rule designed to protect the privacy of patients seeking legal abortions or gender transition treatments. The rule, issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in 2024, barred healthcare providers and insurers from sharing patient information with state law enforcement in states that criminalize such procedures. Judge Kacsmaryk, a Trump appointee, ruled that HHS overstepped its authority, stating the agency created “special protections” for politically sensitive procedures without proper legal backing. The decision now blocks the rule nationwide, not just for the Texas doctor who originally filed the lawsuit
Alliance Defending Freedom praises the ruling
The case is part of a broader backlash from Republican-led states seeking to restrict abortion access after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. The Biden administration had introduced the rule to protect patients and providers from legal risks, especially in states trying to penalize those who travel out of state for abortions. HHS has not yet commented, but the Alliance Defending Freedom, a conservative legal group representing the plaintiff, praised the ruling.
Florida Representative Kat Cammack voted for anti-abortion legislation, then needed abortion care due to an ectopic pregnancy.
Florida Republican Congresswoman Kat Cammack’s experience with a life-threatening ectopic pregnancy has reignited scrutiny over the state’s restrictive abortion laws, particularly the ambiguity surrounding emergency care. In April 2025, Cammack required emergency surgery for an ectopic pregnancy but encountered delays as medical staff hesitated, fearing legal repercussions under Florida’s six-week abortion ban. Despite having supported and voted for anti-abortion legislation, including the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, Cammack blamed Democrats for “fearmongering” that she claimed caused provider confusion. Critics argue her response deflects responsibility from the actual problem: vague laws that create hesitation among doctors, delaying essential care. Her case illustrates how even staunch anti-abortion lawmakers are not immune to the harmful consequences of the policies they support.
The Attorneys General of Missouri, Kansas, and Idaho sued the FDA because they don’t have enough teen moms
The attorneys general of Kansas, Missouri, and Idaho have filed a lawsuit seeking to limit or ban access to mifepristone, a key abortion pill, especially for minors. They argue the FDA unlawfully allowed the mailing of abortion drugs, undermining their state-level abortion restrictions. But the lawsuit goes further—claiming that access to abortion pills is lowering teenage birth rates, which they suggest could hurt their states’ population growth, federal funding, and Congressional representation. Critics see this as an extreme effort not just to ban abortion, but to force more teenagers to give birth. The Supreme Court recently rejected a separate mifepristone ban attempt, citing lack of legal standing. Public opinion remains broadly pro-choice, with the majority of Americans supporting legal access to abortion in most or all circumstances, according to Gallup.
Christian nationalist pastor Joel Webbon believes women should not have the right to vote
The constitution should be Christian
Christian nationalist pastor Joel Webbon argues that America has become too degenerate for the Constitution to govern effectively, and therefore, the nation needs a Christian dictator who rules with an iron fist. He believes people are too cowardly to govern themselves and that a Christian leader should force everyone to at least pretend to be Christian. Under such leadership, the Constitution would be amended to include the Apostles' Creed and ban abortion, pornography, no-fault divorce, IVF, and birth control.
Women are like children
Webbon, founder of Right Response Ministries, promotes biblical patriarchy and asserts that in a truly Christian nation, women should not be allowed to vote. He claims politics is akin to war, which is a male responsibility symbolized by the “sword,” and that women, like children, are meant to be protected rather than lead. His views are extreme but not unique among far-right figures who argue that denying women the vote would benefit the country. Critics note that misogyny is central to much of the conservative agenda, seen in attacks on reproductive rights and efforts by groups like Donald Trump’s Project 2025 to impose a strict biblical worldview on the U.S.
Trump frequently calls women he doesn't like “nasty”.
Donald Trump repeatedly uses the word “nasty” to demean women who challenge or criticize him, revealing a pattern in which he targets prominent figures like Kamala Harris, Nancy Pelosi, Hillary Clinton, Michelle Obama, Meghan Markle, and Mette Frederiksen with gendered insults. While he has appointed women to high-ranking positions, which may suggest he is not sexist, his behavior reflects misogyny, defined as punishing women who defy male expectations or authority. These insults are typically aimed at assertive or critical women rather than men, reinforcing harmful gender norms and influencing how women are treated in broader society.