Trump’s Doll Fixation: Sexist Rhetoric or Something Worse?
President Trump’s dismissal of the economic impact of his tariffs on consumers, particularly focusing on the reduced number of dolls girls might receive, reveals a concerning pattern. His repeated references to fewer toys for girls, alongside comments about pencils, trivialize the broader economic consequences of his policies. This framing suggests a deliberate attempt to portray the economic pain inflicted by tariffs as a feminine, frivolous concern, rather than acknowledging the widespread impact on all consumers. This rhetoric aligns with a broader administration push toward a more “masculine” economy, prioritizing manufacturing jobs even at the expense of living standards and upward mobility for future generations.
John Q. Hosedrinker