How Trump’s hyper masculinity plays with voters

Violence erupts when anti-fascism demonstrators clash with Trump supporters, resulting in multiple arrests in Times Square in New York City, New York on October 25, 2020.

Violence erupts when anti-fascism demonstrators clash with Trump supporters, resulting in multiple arrests in Times Square in New York City, New York on October 25, 2020. Photo by Steve Sanchez/Sipa USA

Much of President Donald Trump’s image revolves around an aggressive, alpha dog persona. It appeals to many men and women in America. One anthropology professor argues it could be tied to an “untethered misogyny” and white privilege among white Americans.

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Credits

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Rosalie Atkinson, Brian Hardzinski, Caleigh Wells, Angie Perrin