Former President Donald Trump is making headlines after proclaiming that he will be the 'protector' of women if he wins the upcoming election. Trump’s remarks, which have drawn significant backlash, come as he attempts to strengthen his outreach to female voters amid ongoing criticisms regarding his policies and previous actions, including the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Critics, including Vice President Kamala Harris and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, have dismissed Trump’s statements as paternalistic and deranged, arguing that women do not need a protector and should be trusted to make their own decisions. Moreover, Trump's assertion that women will 'no longer be thinking about abortion' if he is elected has further fueled the conversation around his controversial past and current messaging. Many political analysts suggest that Trump's comments reflect a desperate strategy to appeal to women voters, which is a significant challenge for the GOP as they navigate unpopular abortion bans and public discontent.