Pete Souza is known for his skillful art of criticizing [1] President Trump with pictures, and one move is receiving attention for all the right reasons. Following Trump's verbal attacks on MSNBC's Morning Joe host Mika Brzezinski — in which he called her "dumb as a rock" [2] and tweeted about her appearance [3] — the former White House photographer decided to remind Trump what it looks like when a president treats women as equals. Souza uploaded a series of photos on his Instagram page, captioned "respect for women," that will remind you that Trump's bullying and sexism are not normal behavior [4] from a president. Read on to relive all the times Barack Obama showed women the respect they deserve.
Respect for women, 1. (President Obama strategizes with from left, White House Counsel Kathy Ruemmler; Communications Director Jennifer Palmeiri; Katie Beirne Fallon, Deputy Communications Director; and Cecelia Munoz, Director of the Domestic Policy Council, in 2013.) [6]
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Respect for women, 2. (President Obama talks with a young woman during a stop at the Boys and Girls Club of Cleveland, Ohio in 2012.) [7]
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Respect for women, 3. (President Obama greets US troops after secret all-night flight to Afghanistan in 2010.) [8]
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Respect for women, 4. (Homeland Security Advisor Lisa Monaco updates President Obama on the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013.) [9]
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Respect for women, 5. (President Obama has lunch with Rebekah Erler, who had written him a letter in 2014 about the economic challenges of raising a family.) [10]
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