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Trump’s macho populism

Donald Trump's treatment of women is a matter of politics, not just style: rooted in populist and fascist ideas that exalt male power and promote misogyny. Español

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Credit: Evan Vucci/AP/Press Association Images. All rights reserved.

In the inaugural debate between candidates for the United States presidency, Donald Trump could not resist using bullying tactics and voicing his obsession with women’s looks. He again cast doubt on Hillary Clinton's "stamina" and physical ability to be president, reflecting earlier attacks on her health. He did not backtrack when Clinton, the first female contender for the country's highest office, accused him of racism and misogyny.