Why MAGA Attacks on Progressive White Women are Reaching a Fever Pitch

They're a group that helped him win, yet they're becoming the movement's favorite punching bag. Donald Trump'sMAGA movement has ramped up its attacks on 'progressive white women' in recent weeks, revealing a deepening ideological rift in 2026 America.

MAGA attacks on progressive white women: The rise of the 'AWFUL' acronym

The rhetoric turned particularly vicious following the death of Renee Good, a 37-year-old activist killed during an immigration protest. According to AFP, conservative commentators didn't offer condolences. Instead, radio host Erick Erickson coined the acronym 'AWFUL'—Affluent White Female Urban Liberal—to disparage women like her.

Right-wing comedian Vincent Oshana took it further on X, calling white liberal women a "cancer on the nation" and claiming they only protest because they're bored. Columnist David Marcus dismissively referred to these activists as "organized gangs of wine moms," highlighting a coordinated effort to devalue the political participation of progressive women.

Reviving Patriarchy and Questioning the 19th Amendment

This isn't just about insults; it's about a fundamental shift toward Christian nationalism. Some influential figures are now questioning the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. Pastor Dale Partridge recently called the amendment a "moral and political tragedy," stating that women were made to follow, not lead.

Within the administration, a hyper-masculine persona is being carefully cultivated. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth often posts videos of himself doing push-ups with troops, while Health Secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has publicly praised Trump’s high testosterone levels. In this worldview, attacking white liberal women is a necessary step to re-establishing patriarchal ideals.