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New York Times columnist Michelle Cottle is facing intense backlash after suggesting that President Donald Trump is responsible for the cultural conditions that led to an alleged gang rape at Cornell University.
Cottle made the comments on ABC News on Sunday, arguing that a broader disrespect for women in the current moment contributed to the incident.
She stated, "And that, I think, starts, you know: we can go to the president for this one," adding that the glorification of thuggish behavior toward women is a defining feature of the current culture.
The alleged assault involves a woman identified as Jane Doe in court records, who has filed a civil lawsuit against seven men.
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