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Why female Dem lawmakers are wearing pink to Trump’s address to Congress

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Why female Dem lawmakers are wearing pink to Trump's address to Congress

Female Democratic lawmakers are making a statement by donning pink pantsuits in the House chamber to convey a message to Republicans and President Trump.

Female Democratic members of Congress wearing pink to protest the Trump administration’s policies pose for a photo ahead of US President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress. AFP via Getty Images
Rep. Maxine Dexter (D-OR), left, and Rep. Sarah McBride (D-DE) are among those wearing pink in protest of the president. Win McNamee-Pool via Imagn Images
Rep. Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) and Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) are both in pink blazers. Getty Images

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM), leader of the Democratic women’s caucus, told Time magazine that the pink attire is meant to “signal our protest of Trump’s policies which are negatively impacting women and families.”

In the past, they have coordinated their outfits, having worn white as a tribute to suffragists.

Not all individuals wearing pink are part of the Democratic women’s caucus. Some Republicans, like Rep. Mary Miller (R-Ill.), are also seen wearing pink.

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