Introduction
Recently, the world was shocked when President Donald Trump flipped off female astronauts during a video conference call. The incident has caused outrage among many people, especially women's groups, who view it as a sign of disrespect towards women in general. In this article, we will discuss the incident in detail, including the reactions from different groups and the implications it has for the President.The incident occurred on October 18, 2019, during a video conference call with two female astronauts, Christina Koch and Jessica Meir, who were conducting the first all-female spacewalk. The call was made from the Oval Office, and the President was joined by his daughter, Ivanka Trump, and Vice President Mike Pence.
What happened during the call?
During the call, President Trump congratulated the astronauts and praised them for their work. However, he also made a controversial statement that has since caused uproar. As the astronauts were talking about their work in space, the President interrupted them and said, "We are thrilled to be joined today by two brave astronauts who are making history, joining us during their spacewalk outside the International Space Station – and, you know, when you're doing that, I think you're in a different state of mind, it's incredible – you're doing an incredible job, thank you very much – they're conducting the first-ever female spacewalk."However, as the President was finishing his statement, he appeared to make a flipping-off gesture towards the camera, which was seen by millions of people around the world.
Reactions to the incident
The incident has caused outrage among many people, especially women's groups, who view it as a sign of disrespect towards women in general. Many women have taken to social media to express their anger and frustration at the President's behavior, with some calling for him to apologize for his actions.Many politicians and public figures have also condemned the incident, including former Vice President Joe Biden, who tweeted, "It's beneath the office of the Presidency to utter such a vile, disrespectful word to describe these women or any Americans." Similarly, Senator Kamala Harris tweeted, "This is not normal or acceptable. We must stand up to this behavior."
The implications of the incident
The incident has raised questions about the President's attitude towards women and his ability to lead the country. Many people have criticized his behavior as unbecoming of a President, and have called on him to apologize for his actions.Some have also pointed out that the incident is just one example of a broader problem with the President's behavior towards women, including his past comments about women and his treatment of female reporters. They argue that this behavior sets a bad example for the rest of the country and undermines efforts to promote gender equality.