On Tuesday, March 4, dozens of Democratic lawmakers made a bold statement by wearing pink to Donald Trump’s first joint session of Congress. The Democratic Women’s Caucus, representing all Democratic women in the House of Representatives, used the color pink as a symbol of protest against Trump’s policies impacting women and families. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández, Chair of the Caucus, explained that pink represents “power and protest,” aiming to oppose Trump’s agenda clearly and loudly. The group has a history of using pink to challenge Trump’s policies. Following the address, the Caucus released a rebuttal video on YouTube, with Fernández criticizing Trump’s “lies” and highlighting the negative effects of his policies on women, including rising costs and threats to healthcare and safety. The protest also saw Democrat Al Green interrupting Trump’s speech, leading to his removal from the chamber, as he opposed cuts to Medicaid. The pink attire underscored their resistance to Trump’s controversial actions.
