Former Trump Aide Hit With Sexist Attack, Fires Back About Menopause

Right-wing activist Laura Loomer takes a sexist shot at former Trump press secretary Stephanie Grisham, who just delivered a speech backing Kamala Harris at the DNC. Loomer: Grisham "really hit the wall...must have gained 75 pounds." Grisham fires back, citing menopause: "it sucks a ton...weight struggle is real." Commenters praise Grisham for speaking out. Doctors weigh in on weight shaming: "superficial & harmful."

The exchange:

• Loomer https://x.com/LauraLoomer/status/1826033913350812035 : Grisham "really hit the wall... Another traitor who got rich off Trump then turned on him...Must've gained 75 pounds...That's what happens when you hit the wall."
• Grisham https://x.com/OMGrisham/status/1826121717514661916?t=oFtXtaHhBeAi23JaYrKQgQ&s=19: "I've actually hit menopause, which sucks a ton & yes, it's a weight struggle...Def not rich...run a non-profit animal sanctuary...BUT I told the truth."

Reaction:

• Commenters praise Grisham for speaking on menopause, a taboo topic.
• One: "I love that you're talking about menopause! We got your back."
• Another: "You and the blazer are beautiful, but your truth is the true beauty."
• Loomer slammed for commenting on appearance. One asks: "Laura...why say this? You know firsthand how much it hurts..."

Doctors Weigh In:

• Dr. Wassenaar: Comments on weight reinforce belief that someone's appearance is most important. "Reinforces you are not worth more than your body...have to present yourself a certain way..." USA TODAY
• Kronengold: Inappropriate to comment on people's bodies/weight. "You don't know what anyone's going through..." USA TODAY