Former President Donald Trump recently found himself in a perplexing moment during an interview with Fox News’ Laura Ingraham. When asked about Vice President Kamala Harris clarifying her pronouns on her social media bio, Trump’s response left many viewers bewildered and amused. “I have no… I don’t want pronouns, I don’t want any pronouns,” Trump stated, leading Ingraham to question whether he identified as genderfluid, a concept Trump seemed unfamiliar with.
Ingraham’s follow-up question, “So you’re fluid, then? What is that?” appeared to leave Trump even more confounded. Despite using the pronoun “I” repeatedly, he dismissed the importance of pronouns entirely. “Nobody even knows what that means, ask her to describe exactly what that means,” Trump retorted, seemingly directing the confusion towards Harris.
The exchange quickly went viral, drawing reactions from across the political spectrum. Some found the moment hilariously awkward, while others noted the irony of a notoriously anti-LGBTQ+ figure like Ingraham inadvertently broaching the subject of genderfluidity. Social media buzzed with commentary, with some users sharing a past Trump tweet featuring the phrase “Transition to greatness,” superimposed over a trans pride flag.
This incident highlights the ongoing cultural and political discourse around gender identity and pronouns. As public figures like Kamala Harris embrace and normalize the use of pronouns, moments like Trump’s interview underscore the gaps in understanding and acceptance that still exist.
The Vice President’s campaign, buoyed by her viral “coconut tree” memes and support from stars like Chappell Roan and Megan Thee Stallion, contrasts sharply with Trump’s continued attempts to navigate these evolving social norms. As the race for the White House heats up, the intersection of politics and gender identity remains a poignant and contentious issue.