Wed Mar 05 01:50:00 UTC 2025: **Democratic Congresswomen to Wear Pink in Protest During Trump’s Address to Congress**
Washington, D.C. – Dozens of Democratic congresswomen will wear pink to President Donald Trump’s Joint Address to Congress on Tuesday, staging a coordinated protest against his policies. The move, confirmed by New Mexico Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus, aims to visually represent opposition to policies perceived as harming women and families.
“Pink is a color of power and protest,” Leger Fernández told TIME. The Caucus, with 96 members, has a history of using fashion for political statements, previously wearing white to honor suffragists and highlighting reproductive rights. This year, pink signifies a heightened sense of urgency regarding Trump’s economic and social policies.
Leger Fernández cited concerns including Trump’s tariffs impacting goods prices, budget cuts to Medicaid (a major provider of maternity care), and policies affecting reproductive health and social programs. She emphasized the disproportionate impact on women, especially working-class women, highlighting job losses and increased family care burdens.
While some Democrats have boycotted past addresses, this year’s strategy emphasizes visible presence and silent protest. Many lawmakers plan to bring guests directly affected by Trump’s administration, including union leaders and federal workers impacted by budget cuts. The pink attire is intended to create a striking visual contrast during the address, showcasing the Democrats’ opposition through a unified silent demonstration.
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