Why Did Congresswomen Wear Pink During Trump's Speech? - Jordan News

Jordan News

05-03-2025

During President Trump's speech to the joint session of Congress on Tuesday, several Democratic congresswomen wore pink in a notable act of protest against his policies, which they argue negatively impact women and families. اضافة اعلان A Loud and Clear Protest Message Representative Teresa Leger Fernández, who leads the Democratic women's caucus, explained in statements to Time magazine that the color pink was a way to "protest Trump's policies," emphasizing that it symbolizes "strength and resistance." She added, "It's time to mobilize opposition to the president loudly and clearly." Before the speech, the women's caucus, which includes 96 members, held a press conference at the Capitol, where Fernández stressed that "Trump's policies are costing women in terms of money, health, lives, and safety." She emphasized that the Republican agenda harms women at every stage of their lives. A Tradition of Protest Through Color This was not the first time that Democratic congresswomen used color as a form of protest. In Trump's first address to Congress in 2017, they wore white in support of women's rights. They repeated this in the president's State of the Union address last year, underscoring the importance of these rights. In a recent statement for 2024, the group emphasized the need to empower women to access healthcare, including contraception and fertility treatments, stressing that "women, not politicians, should control their family decisions."
A Multi-Dimensional Political Message This move reflects the ongoing tension between the Democrats and the Trump administration, as the women's caucus aims to send a clear message about the impact of Republican policies on women's rights. It represents a continued political and social battle playing out in the halls of Congress.