Several left-leaning female politicians expressed their predictable sentiments to women’s magazine Harper’s Bazaar as Donald Trump prepares to begin his second term as president on Monday.
Among those vocalizing their concerns were Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar from Minnesota, U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett of Texas, and other progressive Democrats who conveyed their disappointment over the day’s events.
‘We have a multitude of progressive voices re-elected to Congress who aren’t afraid to challenge the harmful policies that Trump and his allies will pursue over the next few years.’
Harper’s Bazaar made a clear statement in its opening paragraph, referring to Trump as “a convicted felon.”
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“Seeing the American electorate favor an older white man with 34 felony counts over a highly qualified Black woman—who has served as California’s attorney general, U.S. senator, and vice president—was deeply saddening for me,” Crockett shared with the magazine.
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Harper’s described Crockett as a “dedicated advocate for reproductive justice, trans rights, and criminal justice reform”. She emphasized that the former Vice President Kamala Harris “has a beautiful family and a promising career ahead; she’ll be fine. However, the American populace will bear the brunt of this decision, with repercussions likely lasting a long time.”
Crockett further asserted that Trump and his “far-right allies at the Heritage Foundation, along with wealthy benefactors, are openly plotting to execute Project 2025 policies—such as a nationwide abortion ban and dismantling public education—beginning on the very first day of his second term.”
Omar expressed her “deep disappointment” over Trump’s victory over Harris in November, stating, “This loss goes beyond a mere election defeat—it reflects a troubling choice by many Americans for a vision of our nation that deviates from our values of inclusion and justice.”
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Whitmer acknowledged in her conversation with Harper’s that “people are weary and desire leaders who actively address their concerns. Where there is agreement, I aim to make headway. Where we differ, I will firmly advocate for Michigan, just as I always have. I took office during the initial Trump presidency, so I am familiar with these dynamics.”
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Omar expressed a sense of hope, stating, “We have numerous progressive representatives re-elected to Congress who will courageously challenge the hateful policies that Trump and his supporters plan to implement in the coming years.”
Crockett encouraged readers to actively participate in the political process: “Republican members of Congress recognize that their majority is precarious. If your audience wants to create meaningful change, they should identify their Congressional representatives, save their contact information, remain engaged with upcoming legislation, and communicate their voting preferences. Remember to be polite yet persistent. Your representatives are accountable to you—not Trump and certainly not Elon Musk.”
Whitmer reiterated her commitment: “The people of Michigan expect me to advocate for and safeguard women’s rights, LGBTQ rights, and many other issues. As a mother of two adult daughters, one of whom identifies as a gay woman, I must advocate for their fundamental rights.”
