Rep. Grothman’s Address Echoes ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’

Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI) sparked controversy with his recent comments, accusing the feminist movement of emasculating men and calling for a return to 1960s values if former President Donald Trump wins in November. Grothman criticized government-funded childcare programs, blaming them for taking away the purpose of men to be part of a family. He argued that the breakdown of the family was caused by government policies in the 1960s and influential figures like Angela Davis and feminists.

Embracing the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Grothman praised the decision for protecting unborn children and families, aligning himself with Trump’s anti-abortion stance. His remarks drew comparisons to Margaret Atwood’s novel The Handmaid’s Tale, where women are subjugated to men and valued solely as mothers. Atwood, known for her prescient storytelling, posted a photo with the caption “I told you so” after the ruling, reflecting on the societal parallels between her dystopian tale and current events.

Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI) on Thursday launched a scathing attack against feminists, criticizing their role in what he perceives as the emasculation of men and called for a return to 1960s values if former President Donald Trump is reelected in November. Grothman accused government-funded childcare programs of undermining the traditional family structure, suggesting they have stripped men of their purpose and independence. He blamed the government policies of the 1960s and influential figures from that era, such as Angela Davis and feminists, for what he sees as the decline of the American family.

Embracing the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade, Grothman lauded the decision as a victory for unborn children and families, aligning himself closely with Trump’s anti-abortion stance. His controversial remarks drew comparisons to the themes of Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel, The Handmaid’s Tale, where women are relegated to subservient roles and valued primarily as mothers. Atwood, known for her insightful commentary on society, shared a photo on Instagram with the caption, “I told you so,” following the Supreme Court’s ruling, highlighting the eerie parallels between her fictional world and current events.