It is getting more evident that female Lawmakers will dress in black in Tuesday’s State of Union Address in support of the #Me Too drive. The Grammies was dominated by women in Hollywood wearing black on the red carpet. The event that took place yesterday is likely to influence Trump’s address tomorrow to a greater magnitude than expected. Since the initiative begun in 2016, many women have come forward to tell their stories about sexual harassment. The phenomenon has led to the loss of jobs after several lawmakers lost their jobs to accusations of sexual harassment. The 150 women who came forward recently accused a former doctor to the American Gymnastics team of sexually abusing them.
Why #Me Too at the State of Union Address
It has not been forgotten that some sexual harassment allegations were also leveled against Trump during his 2016 presidential campaign. Although the claims were brought forward to mar his credibility the issue still dogs him the Presidency. #Me Too gaining traction is a formidable aspect of the power of women; the campaign has not blown over but flourished to become a worldwide movement. It’s about women supporting other women to come forward and speak about the ills that were perpetrated against them.
A different angle is that the State of Union address is an American national event that is projected international as many individuals would wish to hear and criticize Trump’s track record. The magnitude of the event magnifies #Me Too initiative all over the world. The movement as sensitized by the women’s move at the Grammies kept the subject of sexual harassment against women alive. The lawmakers, in a move to echo Hollywood women, will wear black and invite some victims of the heinous acts. The lawmakers also plan to invite activists advocating for the movement.
#Me Too in Congress
#Me Too has brought up a lot of controversy in Congress. CNN in a move to dig for stories contacted congressional offices to question each member of Congress on whether they have been accused of sexual misconduct. Many offices declined to answer, but it does not imply that they are guilty. It implies that the subject remains an uncomfortable matter, a move the #Me Too seeks to eradicate.
In a recent interview with Piers Morgan, Trump declared that he is for women; he is for men and everyone. He also said he was happy for their initiative.
