Former Trump aide shares ominous warning to women entering his White House: 'I'm not going to lie' [View all]

Source: The Independent

Monday 25 November 2024 22:06 GMT


Former Trump White House official Olivia Troye has issued a stark warning for women entering the incoming administration. “TheTrump White House’s chauvinistic male-dominated culture will be exacerbated by the presence of Elon Musk, JD Vance, Donald Trump Jr., Matt Gaetz, Pete Hegseth, and other ‘bros’ in positions of authority or influence,” Troye, who served as former Vice President Mike Pence’s national security adviser, wrote on her Substack on Thursday.

“It will be an intimidating environment, but stay true to your values, even when it is uncomfortable or unpopular. Remember, you have only yourself to face in the mirror every day.”

Since leaving the administration, Troye has become an outspoken critic of Trump and campaigned on behalf of his Democratic rival Kamala Harris in 2024.

In her post, Troye also urged women to seek out female allies and warned that they would face the “male gaze” and “locker room talk” in the administration. The latter phrase is a reference to Donald Trump’s defense after the Access Hollywood tape, in which he said a recording of him bragging about groping women was exaggerated macho banter.

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