How Does Donald Trump Affect The Women's Position Of Power

The day that Donald Trump beat out Hillary Clinton for the presidential office, the hearts of millions of women across the world sank. There had been a good chance to have the first woman in office in the United States with the ability to create positive change, but instead only 26 percent of eligible American voters voted in a man who is explicitly known for his misogynistic comments and demeaning actions against women. His actions in the several days that followed, especially the reinstatement of the “Global Gag Rule,” began to foreshadow just what would be in store for the United States and the rest of world while Trump held this position of power. It was a turning point for women and men alike where they could have chosen to put their heads down and accept what was happening, or do the opposite and take action. Many decided almost immediately on the latter, with citizens banding together to march and to protest for issues that they felt needed to be changed for the better. There is absolutely no disputing that President Donald Trump is great for the women’s movement
Over 150 women and girls came forward to testify that they had been sexually abused by this former gymnastics doctor, including several members of the “Fierce Five” United States Olympic gymnastics team. John Manly, an attorney representing more than 100 of Nassar’s victims stated very clearly to reporters: “The system failed these women for 20 years.” These girls had gone in for treatment for sport related injuries and were sexually assaulted while being told it was a form of treatment. It’s a story like many others in the realm of sexual assault but the world is slowly and surely moving towards believing girls and women so victims can find