Washington — When President Trump gives his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, more than a dozen Democratic congresswomen plan to again make a sartorial political statement by wearing white. The gesture is meant as an homage to suffragists who wore white in their fight for women’s right to vote in the early 20th century. It also serves as a symbol of unity among Democrats and solidarity with other progressive causes. For example, Rep. Pramila Jayapal from Washington state has said that she will be wearing white ‘as a reminder of our shared values and commitment to justice.’ The tradition was first started by former President Joe Biden’s wife Jill in 2018 when she wore all-white attire during her husband’s State of the Union address. Since then, it has become an annual ritual for many Democratic women in Congress.
Source: CBS News
Author: Caitlin Yilek
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