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Trump Slams Obamas Stance on Women in Politics

According to the British newspaper The Independent, on September 26 local time, when asked about former U.S. President Obama's statement that "it is better for women to run politics," U.S. President Trump responded that this statement was "absurdly ridiculous."

On September 21 local time, at an open event at the Salem State University in Massachusetts, USA, Obama said that he had imagined a scenario where "governmental bodies are led by women for two years". "It may not be perfect, but the situation will definitely improve, and I have full confidence in this."

Obama made similar remarks as early as 2019. In December 2019, he stated during a leadership event in Singapore that if countries around the world were led by women over the next two years, wars would decrease, children would receive better care, and living standards and various outcomes would improve. These remarks caused controversy at the time.

On Saturday morning, local time, Trump was interviewed outside the White House. When asked about Obama's remarks, he said, "That statement is absurd. I love women and think they are excellent, but that remark is simply ridiculous."

The report mentioned that Trump has attacked female journalists on multiple occasions. In June of this year, he criticized CNN reporter Kate Lan Colins, describing her as having “hostile eyes” and saying “he had never seen her smile.” Earlier, after Colins asked him about the White House banquet hall, Trump described her as “stupid and cruel.”

In November last year, a Bloomberg journalist attempted to ask questions regarding Epstein’s case. Trump said to her, “Shut up, little pig.” The White House responded at that time by saying that Trump was “very honest and sincere towards everyone.”