(NPR) Trump Has Weaponized Masculinity As President. Here's Why It Matters

Trump Has Weaponized Masculinity As President. Here's Why It Matters





Trump Has Weaponized Masculinity As President. Here's Why It Matters






President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive to speak to members of the US military during an unannounced trip to Al Asad Air Base in Iraq in 2018.



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Trump Has Weaponized Masculinity As President. Here's Why It Matters



Donald Trump's macho messaging has been a big part of his political success. It's even been reflected in some of his policies as president. But campaign opponents are trying to turn it against him.