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How Sexual Misconduct Became Part of the MAGA Cause
What A Day
Power, Misconduct, and Political Norms
This chapter examines the alarming trend of appointing individuals with sexual misconduct allegations to key political roles, notably through the lens of Pete Hegseth. The discussion addresses the evolution of societal attitudes towards sexual assault, particularly in the context of the Kavanaugh confirmation hearings and the normalization of misogyny. It critiques the dismissal of accountability and the framing of accusers as seeking fame, reflecting on the broader implications for political culture and the Me Too movement.
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