I’ve been thinking about what it must be like to be Melania Trump these days. Just imagine day after day hearing about your husband’s tawdry affairs with a Playboy playmate and an adult film star. And then listening to the excruciating details about hush money payments and other financial transactions. And if that isn’t bad enough, you must once again read Trump’s words recorded on the Access Hollywood tape, where he explains just what you can do to women when you’re a star.
Frankly, I have a tough time understanding why any woman in America would cast a vote for Donald Trump. Here are 10 reasons why.
One. He has cheated on each of his three wives. Clearly, he doesn’t understand the concept of being true to another person or taking a vow and keeping your word. Trump married Melania in 2005. His trysts with both Karen McDougal and Stormy Daniels occurred in 2006—the same year Baron Trump was born. Nice.
Two. Trump has called women horrible names over the past few decades, confirming he has no regard or respect for women. These names include Horseface, Pocahontas, a crazed lying lowlife, Dog, Nasty, Bimbo, Big Fat Pig—to name a few. You get the idea.
Three. Immigration. Trump’s immigration policies separated children from their parents which resulted in many traumatic situations and, in some cases, irreparable damage.
Four. Trump loaded the courts—including the Supreme Court—with ultra-conservative judges who believe they have the right to control women’s reproductive options.
Five. Trump has frequently talked about the sex appeal of his daughter Ivanka which is plain creepy. And those photos of Trump and Epstein mingling and laughing at parties make my skin crawl. And then there are the reports that he often walked backstage when he owned the Miss Universe Beauty Pageant, leering at women as they got dressed.
Six. Trump thinks turning abortion regulations over to the states is “working brilliantly.” Just last week, there have been several life-threatening situations where pregnant women could not get the healthcare they needed. Some mothers died. In another case last week, a baby died in the back seat of a car because a mother was not permitted access to appropriate healthcare.
Seven. Trump wants to relax already permissive gun regulations. Both children and adults will be in increased danger given the already unrestrictive gun legislation.
Eight. Trump doesn’t believe in climate change. That means the earth—the environment in general—will suffer. Trump has shown no interest or commitment in passing legislation to address this catastrophic situation. Most women I know feel strongly about leaving the world a better place for future generations.
Nine. Trump objectifies women. He frequently selects women for various positions not because of their education, experience, and credentials but to surround himself with “eye candy.” A case in point: Puppy-killing Kristi Noem, governor of South Dakota, is on Trump’s short list for Vice President. Many speculate this is not because of her experience, but rather because he likes the way she looks. And who can forget the disrespectful way Trump stood behind Hillary during the 2016 presidential debates? To intimidate her, he stalked her.
Ten. Trump lies. At least 26 women have accused Trump of sexual misconduct. He has denied every allegation. A New York judge found Trump guilty of sexually assaulting E. Jean Carroll. The New York hush money case has already shown proof that he has lied about both the affairs and the hush money transactions.
Back to Melania, I have never been a fan. I thought her “Be Best” campaign was ill-conceived and went nowhere. She often seemed disinterested and aloof as First Lady. Remember her “I Really Don’t Care Do You” jacket? What was that about? I found it offensive, particularly when you consider she wore it to meet migrant children at the border who were separated from their parents. Still, I find myself feeling bad for Melania as the whole mess is massively humiliating.
The ultimate irony here is how important loyalty is to Trump. Yet, for virtually no one does Trump return such loyalty. Trump is not a man of his word. Please remember that fact this November.
Maria Grant was principal-in-charge of the Federal Human Capital practice of an international consulting firm. While on the Eastern Shore, she focuses on writing, reading, gardening, piano, kayaking, biking, and nature.
Maggie Andersen says
Bravo!
Sue Regier says
Don’t feel bad for Melania for one second. She knew exactly what she was doing when she married trump. He was still married and had a young child, just like he was still married to Ivana when he cheated with Marla and who knows how many others. Melanie went into this relationship with eyes wide open looking for fame and fortune. The only reason any of these women have children with him is to ensure that they get a good settlement when he dumps them for the next one. So don’t waste another second on her. She’s a grifter just like he is.
Maria W. Grant says
Well said.
Donna Dudley says
Trump is a cruel and misguided human being. He has married two immigrants and he hates immigrants. Really? I have no empathy for Melania. She knows what she married into and has the trappings. I have more empathy for the people Trump debases every single day of his life. His wife is just a pawn, like most of the other people around him.
Francine DeSanctis says
If my memory serves me right, after these revelations were first reported, Melanie renegotiated her pre-nuptial agreement with Don. She realized the only thing he cared about was money! She knew very well who he was, but she needed a Green card
Gerry Levin says
Let’s hope we do not elect a criminal as President.
John Rieger says
Trump is a white collar psychopath, period.
Brian Spector says
I am not even going respond to this absurd post. I’ll make this so easy that even someone of your intellect can understand. Is our country better off under the incompetent buffoon you voted for or was the country better off under President Trump? You should stick to what you know like gardening and pulling weeds . The one about lying was hilarious.
Maria W. Grant says
Yet respond you did. Perhaps you haven’t been watching the news this last few days. Trump has been caught in at least 50 lies in the hush money case. And do I think the country is better off with Biden over Trump? Yes I do. Hard for me to understand how anyone can vote for a man who wants to destroy democracy, become a dictator, and set up concentration camps for migrants seeking to enter the U.S.