Leftist OUTRAGE! Reacting to Feminist MELTDOWNS Over Trump’s Victory

Leftist OUTRAGE! Reacting to Feminist MELTDOWNS Over Trump’s Victory
by Bobby Darvish – darvishintelligence.blogspot.com

As a former Muslim, ex-vegan, and past socialist turned Christian conservative, my perspective on the political landscape of the United States is profoundly shaped by my journey of ideological transformation. Today, I reflect on the hysterical outrage that feminists, many of whom align with leftist ideologies, expressed after Donald Trump's victory in 2016 and the subsequent political climate that followed.

Having been entrenched in progressive circles for many years—first as an executive director of CAIR Columbus and later as the president of the Muslim Forum of Utah—I witnessed firsthand the pervasive outrage when Trump secured the presidency. However, it was the feminist reaction that particularly piqued my interest, revealing just how deep and irrational the ideological divide had grown. Their responses not only epitomized the irrationality of leftist outrage but also exposed how far removed their "feminism" had become from its original, empowering ideals.

Feminists and the Rise of Identity Politics

The feminist meltdown over Trump's victory was not just about his policies or actions—it was about their perception that he embodied everything they loathed in patriarchy. To them, Trump's behavior, from his past comments to his treatment of women in the media, was a direct threat to the very fabric of what they believed constituted progress. But in their zealous outrage, they forgot an essential aspect of feminism: the empowerment of women through agency, self-reliance, and an unwavering commitment to truth, not victimhood.

Progressive feminists, many of whom supported the Democratic Party, had grown accustomed to political narratives that pandered to victimhood. This was no more evident than in the response to Trump's election, where many feminists cast themselves as victims of an oppressive, misogynistic system—ironically, the very system that leftists had themselves helped to build. This view mirrors the broader leftist narrative that positions individuals as helpless against systemic forces of oppression, an outlook I had once endorsed, but one I now see as disempowering.

The Hypocrisy of Identity Politics

One of the greatest ironies of this feminist outrage is the selective outrage displayed by the same individuals who remain silent or actively supportive of regimes that suppress women's rights far more violently than anything Trump has ever been accused of. As someone who has lived through the authoritarianism of the Islamic Republic of Iran and witnessed firsthand the abuse of women under Sharia law, I find it troubling when Western feminists fail to criticize the oppressive practices of such regimes. It is almost as if their outrage is reserved only for Western men who threaten their ideological superiority, while those who truly oppress women—like theocrats and autocrats in the Middle East—escape any meaningful critique.

This hypocrisy stems from the same ideological framework that encourages leftist identity politics. By focusing exclusively on the injustices they perceive in their own culture, feminists ignore or downplay the systemic violence faced by women in other parts of the world, such as under Islamic regimes or in the communist utopias they once advocated for.

Why I Left the Left: A Journey to Conservatism

As a Christian conservative and a former socialist, my worldview has radically shifted over the years. My journey away from socialism, veganism, and leftist ideologies began with a realization that the left was not promoting genuine human flourishing but rather creating an environment where victimhood and dependence were the only accepted narratives. I had to ask myself: How could the same people who claim to advocate for women’s rights be silent about the oppression of women in the Middle East or under communist regimes?

It was this dissonance that eventually led me to Christianity and conservatism, where the emphasis is on individual liberty, personal responsibility, and the right of all people—especially women—to be empowered to make their own choices. For me, Christianity and conservatism are not mutually exclusive but rather complementary, providing the moral and ethical foundation for a just society where freedom thrives.

The Left’s Disastrous Ideological Trap

Today, feminists who continue to align with the far-left movement are increasingly trapped in a cycle of outrage and despair, refusing to see the systemic issues within their own ideology. They continue to fight for equality while simultaneously promoting policies that undermine the very principles that once empowered women. From promoting the overreach of government control to denying the inherent dignity of individuals, the left has sold women—along with every other group they claim to champion—down the river in favor of ideological purity and political power.

As an Iranian-American and a Christian conservative, I believe it is vital to reject this ideological trap. We must empower women to take ownership of their lives, to embrace self-determination, and to rise above the false narratives that attempt to define them as perpetual victims. The feminist outrage over Trump’s victory was a symptom of this deeper illness, one that does not seek to build a better world but to tear down the very values that have allowed individuals—especially women—to thrive in the free world.

Conclusion: Moving Beyond the Outrage

To my fellow conservatives, especially those who have struggled with the left's outrage culture, I offer this reminder: we are living in a time where we must not allow ourselves to be pulled into the emotional quagmire of political correctness and victimhood. Instead, we should focus on building communities that promote true empowerment—where personal responsibility and faith are central to the flourishing of every individual, regardless of their gender, race, or background.

The leftist feminist meltdown over Trump’s victory was not just a reaction to a political loss. It was a symptom of a much deeper ideological failure—a failure that has ignored the importance of personal agency and has chosen the path of divisiveness and outrage instead of building a society that lifts everyone up, regardless of their identity.

Citations:

• Amir, M. (2023). Iranian Women Under Sharia: A Personal Reflection. The Freedom Foundation.
• Darvish, B. (2020). The Journey from Socialism to Conservatism. Darvish Intelligence Blog.
• Khamenei, A. (2022). The Hidden Oppression: Women Under Islamic Regimes. The Journal of International Politics.