Johannesburg — Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign reinforces his troubled relationship with women, marked by years of allegations and dismissive rhetoric. His 2023 conviction in the E. Jean Carroll case spotlighted patterns of abuse and misogyny. Throughout the campaign, Trump continues to belittle high-profile women, calling Kamala Harris “incompetent” and making disparaging remarks about female journalists and candidates.
His alignment with restrictive abortion laws has alienated suburban women, especially in swing states. Despite Roe v. Wade’s reversal, Trump has failed to offer clear solutions, dismissing reproductive rights concerns as secondary.
This approach widens his gap with independent voters and suburban women, while Kamala Harris capitalizes on these issues to rally female support
Trump’s outdated views, including comments implying women belong in traditional roles, further isolate him from modern voters. His campaign’s failure to address these criticisms reflects a larger issue: an inability to evolve with societal changes, making it harder to rebuild trust with key demographics. As Harris strengthens her platform, Trump risks losing significant ground in critical battlegrounds like Pennsylvania and Michigan.
