A Conservative Woman’s Rebuttal: Who Really Fears Smart, Bold Women?
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a Democrat from Texas, recently leveled a pointed accusation against former President Donald Trump, claiming he is "terrified of smart, bold Black women." This statement followed Trump’s perceived insult of Crockett’s intelligence, branding her as one of the "would-be leaders of the aimless and angry Democratic Party."
Crockett’s rhetoric echoes similar sentiments expressed by other prominent Democratic women. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York has asserted that Trump is afraid of "strong women, of Latino women." Former Vice President Kamala Harris, during the lead-up to the 2020 election, alleged that Trump "does not respect the freedom of women or the intelligence of women to be able to make decisions about their own lives."
But are these claims accurate? Does Trump, or Republicans in general, truly fear smart, bold women? And perhaps more importantly, who designated progressive leaders as the exclusive voice for all women?
As a woman myself, I believe the narrative is far more nuanced. In my view, it is often Democrats and progressives who employ fear as a tool to manipulate women, while conservatives, conversely, offer women a broader spectrum of choices, empowering them to define their own identities and cultivate independent thought.
The accusation that Trump harbors a fear of strong women seems particularly unfounded when one examines his administration’s track record. Numerous accomplished and talented women were appointed to pivotal positions within the White House, the courts, and the President’s Cabinet. These include figures like Attorney General Pam Bondi, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard, Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Education Secretary Linda McMahon, and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.
Despite their significant contributions and achievements, these women often face a barrage of scorn and disrespect from the mainstream media and the left, largely because they are Republicans. Their accomplishments are often downplayed or dismissed, overshadowed by partisan animosity.
Furthermore, Trump reinstated protections for women under Title IX, protections that the Biden administration later abandoned. He also signed the Laken Riley Act, named after a young woman tragically murdered by an illegal immigrant while jogging. These actions hardly paint a picture of a leader who disregards the safety and well-being of women.
Democrats often position themselves as the party that best represents women’s interests, but it is progressive politicians who have, in my opinion, downplayed the dangers of violent crime in our cities, overlooked the lack of border security under President Joe Biden, and prioritized transgender rights over the rights of biological females.
As a mother of daughters, I find solace in the fact that Trump implemented policies aimed at protecting women. His focus on law and order and border security, while often criticized, offered a sense of security and protection for my family.
Even on the contentious issue of abortion, Republicans advocate for policies that support both the lives and health of mothers and babies. This stance, in my view, is inherently pro-woman, as it acknowledges the value and potential of both individuals involved.
The conservative policy message for women is one of acceptance and empowerment. We, as conservative women, are smart, bold, pro-family, and Republican. We embrace our individuality and refuse to be confined by the narrow expectations often imposed by progressive ideology.
Even renowned fitness trainer Jillian Michaels acknowledged the evolving landscape of political acceptance on a recent episode of the "Joe Rogan Experience." Michaels admitted that she initially feared Trump might "round up all the gays" based on mainstream media narratives. However, she expressed surprise at the Republican party’s increased acceptance, stating, "I find that arguably the right is more welcoming and more tolerant now."
It appears that the left, in a strange turn of events, has declared war on women who deviate from the progressive mold. The very idea that women must adhere to a specific set of beliefs and values to be considered "smart" or "empowered" is inherently restrictive and dismissive of individual agency.
Crockett’s assertion that Trump fears smart women carries the implicit suggestion that intelligence is exclusive to Democrats and that women on the right are somehow less intellectually capable. This is a dangerous and condescending generalization. Progressives often exhibit such a narrow perception of what women "should be" that they resort to attacks and insults against those of us who hold differing political and cultural views.
Younger women who reject the progressive narrative are often subjected to particularly harsh criticism from the left. A recent article in The Guardian, titled "Now comes the womanosphere: the anti-feminist media telling women to be thin, fertile and Republican," showcased the disdain directed towards popular conservative influencers like Alex Clark, Brett Cooper, and Brittany Hugoboom.
These women, who command large social media followings, promote more traditional values. However, they are not simply echoes of past generations. They are modern, independent thinkers who challenge the prevailing progressive orthodoxy.
Hugoboom, for example, runs a magazine called Evie, which she describes as a conservative version of Cosmopolitan. It features content on fashion, relationships, and lifestyle, but it also embraces its conservative perspective. An article in a recent edition, titled "This Year’s Most Overlooked Wellness Practice? Homemaking," exemplifies this blend of traditional values and contemporary relevance.
As an older millennial mom of four who has navigated the complexities of career and motherhood, and who has experienced the challenges of divorce, I applaud these Gen Z women for standing firm against the tide of progressivism and reminding the left that true feminism champions all choices, not just those that align with the Democratic Party platform.
Jasmine Crockett is mistaken. It is not Trump who fears smart women. It is progressives who fear talented women who refuse to conform. We are a growing force, and we will not be silenced.
