Magazine co-founder who died on Wednesday at the age of 92, was one of President Donald Trump's most outspoken critics, repeatedly arguing that he did not represent the values she had spent decades advocating for. Following Trump's 2016 election victory, Steinem told WNYC's The Takeaway: "I'm not going to disobey the law, but I'm not going to pretend he represents me," adding that she refused to accept him as a reflection of her beliefs. Throughout Trump's political rise, Steinem frequently linked her opposition to him with broader concerns about women's rights and political representation.
In a 2019 conversation with attorney Gloria Allred, she argued that "Donald Trump has made us woke," suggesting that his presidency had galvanized activism and increased public awareness around issues affecting women and marginalized groups. Steinem also sharply criticized Trump's conduct amid the national reckoning over sexual misconduct. Speaking at the Massachusetts Conference for Women in 2017, while discussing the sexual harassment allegations against several high-profile men, she referred to him as the "harasser in chief," arguing that women were being heard and seen more than ever before.
Even in recent years, Steinem's view of Trump remained unchanged. When asked in 2026 what advice she would give the president on his 80th birthday, she responded with a single-word answer: "Resign." This is a developing story.
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