‘Vicious Campaign Against Masculinity:’ Lawmakers Highlight Dire Challenges Facing Men

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‘Vicious Campaign Against Masculinity:’ Lawmakers Highlight Dire Challenges Facing Men

WASHINGTON / July 9, 2025 – The November elections revealed a fundamental shift in the American electorate, revealing that men have become the new “power demographic.” (1) Now, Republican and Democratic lawmakers are issuing statements in support of men.

Last month, President Donald Trump issued a statement for Men’s Health Week. The Proclamation stated, “For far too long, the health, happiness, and well-being of our Nation’s men have been neglected…This neglect has been compounded by a vicious campaign against masculinity…This war on manhood has left many American men in a state of loneliness, confusion, and emptiness.” (2)

In May, Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu, issued this statement: ““The disparities in men’s health—whether in life expectancy, disease detection, or mental health—are stark and demand serious attention…Men’s health is not just a men’s issue—it’s a family issue, a workforce issue, and a national priority.” (3)

Following are other statements made by Democratic and Republican lawmakers thus far in 2025 in support of men:

Vice President JD Vance: “My message to young men is don’t allow this broken culture to send you a message that you’re a bad person because you’re a man, because you like to tell a joke, because you like to have a beer with your friends, or because you’re competitive.” (4)

Sen. Chris Murphy: The Connecticut senator suggested that Democrats’ reluctance to discuss men’s issues, due to a fear of offending progressive sensibilities, has put them “on the back foot” with male voters (5).

Sen. Josh Hawley: “What’s a man good for? Part of what he’s good for is to go stand between what matters in life – his wife and children – and what’s evil. He’s supposed to insert himself between those things.” (6)

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore: “The data are telling we need to have greater statewide focus on supporting and elevating our men and boys…. If we truly want to unleash the power of Maryland’s labor force, we need to make sure that our men and boys are all right, and our men and boys are not continuing to fall behind.” (7)

Feminists have often claimed that women were “excluded” or “underrepresented” from medical research (8,9). But a review of the evidence shows this claim to be preposterous and false (10).

Men are seen as the backbone of civilization (11). But American men are lagging in 12 areas, compared to women (12). Lawmakers and citizens who believe in gender equality need to give priority to helping men and boys.

SAVE – Stop Abusive and Violent Environments – is a 501(c)3 organization working to assure due process, fairness, and equal opportunities for men.

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