The article explores the surprising alliance of some feminists with Donald Trump, particularly regarding his anti-trans actions and executive orders. Despite Trump’s well-documented hostility towards women's rights, including abortion and trans rights, a number of feminist writers in the UK labeled him a 'feminist hero.' This paradox raises questions about the divergence of feminist ideologies and the acceptance of trans-exclusionary feminism, as discussed in Sophie Lewis's book 'Enemy Feminisms,' which addresses how certain feminisms have evolved to oppose others fundamentally.
It's difficult—I would say impossible—to say that [Terfism] is not feminism, that the philosophical and movement roots of their whole deal is not feminism.
In the context of Trump’s presidency, several feminist writers have curiously acknowledged him as a 'feminist kween' despite his actions undermining women's rights.
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