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Trump 2.0 is Trashing Sarah M's Love Life

2026-02-15 News & Politics
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On Valentine’s Day, Sarah Longwell joins Rachel Janfaza and Sarah Matthews to talk about the political dating divide shaping Gen Z. Why are so many women refusing to date Trump supporters? Are conservative men facing a numbers problem? And how did the Dobbs decision, social media, and financial anxiety turn romance into a culture war? Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join

Top Comments (10)

@Suddenlytired 2026-02-15

I mean what if young women insulted young men, committed sexual violence against them, wanted to take away their voting rights, and forced them to bear their children against their will, without health care or medical leave? Does that sound enticing? Or like an unnecessary risk.

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@jesycadurchin5381 2026-02-15

I just laughed out loud at Sarah's "that's not a new thing." I startled my husband.

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@mkb3313 2026-02-15

It's not political to not want to date someone who thinks a sexual abuser should be president of the united states.

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@FueledbyPeoplePower 2026-02-15

I personally won’t go anywhere near Maga D. I rather get 3 cats.

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@bonnieb7016 2026-02-15

Someone once said to me it is better to be alone than wish you were. That really struck me and it is so true. Having peace in your life in your own home is such a wonderful thing for a single woman.

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@laxrulz7 2026-02-15

I saw a LOT of younger women instantly change their attitude on men after the election due to the wild internet meme of "Your body, my choice" that a lot of guys started spouting in the month after the election.

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@lisalisa20907 2026-02-15

Ugh, the whole Madonna/whore paradox is something that feminist I’ve been talking about for decades now. I’m even older than Sara, and I have been teaching this at the college level for decades.. I hate that the sexism, misogyny, and ignorance about sexuality is actually as bad or worse than it was in 1963. (Retired professor, mom)

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@starlaparis3941 2026-02-15

I've always said not to date anyone who watches FOX.

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@aherrera6182 2026-02-15

"nobody waited for a stable financial situation to have kids" Yes and those kids grew up poor and didn't want their kids to grow up like that

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@bobtimster62 2026-02-15

By the way, if I was still in the dating game (which thankfully I'm not - happily married for 40 yrs), I wouldn't get within 100 ft of a MAGA person.

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