Trump Vows to Be “Protector” of Women in Campaign Rally, Promises End to Abortion Focus
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In a rally in Smithton, Pennsylvania, on Monday, September 23, former President Donald Trump made a bold promise to the women of the United States, vowing to be their “protector” if he is re-elected in November. Addressing the crowd, Trump declared, “I make this statement to the great women of our country… I am your protector. I want to be your protector. As president, I have to be your protector.”
During his speech, Trump, who often touts his role in the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, promised that under his leadership, women would “no longer be thinking about abortion.” He emphasized that the issue, which has long divided the country, would be less of a concern for women as he shifted the focus toward other areas of governance.
Trump’s View on Women’s Current Challenges
Building on a theme from a recent post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump argued that women in the country are worse off than they were four years ago. “Women are poorer, less healthy, and more stressed and depressed and unhappy than they were four years ago,” he claimed, expressing dissatisfaction with the current state of the nation. He vowed to quickly address these issues, promising to “fix all of that and fast.”
“This nation—our national nightmare—will end,” Trump added, according to The Independent. His remarks seemed designed to resonate with women voters by focusing on economic and emotional struggles that he attributed to current leadership.
Safety and Security as Key Promises
The Republican presidential nominee doubled down on his pledge to prioritize women’s safety, outlining a broad vision of protection from various threats. Trump said his administration would focus on protecting women from violence in urban areas, migrant crime in the suburbs, and foreign dangers. “I will make you safe at the border, on the sidewalks of your now violent cities, in the suburbs where you are under migrant criminal siege, and with our military protecting you from foreign enemies,” Trump said.
He painted a picture of a future where women would no longer feel abandoned or anxious. “You will no longer be in danger—you’re not gonna be in danger any longer,” he stated. Trump promised a return to peace and stability for women, emphasizing that under his leadership, they would be protected from the issues plaguing the nation today.
A Promise of Change
Trump concluded by envisioning a world where women are “happy, healthy, confident, and free,” no longer preoccupied with issues like abortion, which he argued is a focal point of the Democratic Party. He reiterated that his presidency would focus on addressing the real concerns facing women today, ensuring that they feel secure in all aspects of their lives.
As Trump continues to campaign for the 2024 election, his message of being a “protector” of women could resonate with voters seeking changes in economic and personal security. Whether this message will sway key demographics remains to be seen, but Trump’s commitment to women’s issues has become a central part of his campaign rhetoric.
