This is an adapted quote 24 November “Ayman” episode

‘We won’t go back’ promise It’s a mainstay of Vice President Kamala Harris’ 2024 presidential campaign. Harris has vowed to move America forward, which includes not returning to the misogynistic culture (and backlash against it) that led to the #MeToo movement.

But after Harris’ loss DonaldTrump, It seems the president-elect is on a revenge tour of sorts against the movement, which is reflected in some of his Cabinet picks.

Trump’s picks can be seen as the “Anti-#MeToo Cabinet.” And unfortunately that nickname still stands Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal As Trump’s pick for attorney general. Gaetz removed his name from the race due to sexual harassment allegations. The Justice Department investigated sex trafficking allegations against him but ended the investigation last year without filing any charges. A woman testified before the House Ethics Committee that she saw Gaetz having sex with her 17-year-old friend at a party in 2017. the woman’s lawyer told NBC News. The attorney said his client did not think Gaetz knew at the time that his 17-year-old friend was a minor. Gaetz has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

However, several Cabinet members who have been implicated in allegations of sexual abuse or misconduct remain standing. Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for defense secretary, faces scrutiny over a woman’s allegation that he sexually assaulted her at a hotel in 2017.

A report by the Monterey Police Department It details the accuser’s account, who claims Hegseth took her phone and prevented her from leaving her hotel room before sexually assaulting her. Hegseth was not charged, denied any wrongdoing and says the encounter was consensual. His lawyer acknowledged that Hegseth paid the woman as part of the agreement.

Despite this, Hegseth still has Trump’s support and the backing of some Republican senators.

there is also Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s pick to run the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy in July He was accused of groping one of his family’s former nannies in the 1990s. Kennedy did not deny the allegations when asked about this on a podcast this summer instead I state that he was not a “church kid” and had “many skeletons in his closet.”

Then there’s Linda McMahon, Trump’s pick to run the Department of Education. She and her husband, Vince McMahon, wrestling entertainment company now known as WWE. Both of them He is blamed for knowing this and not being able to stop it sexual abuse of young boys by a ringside announcer.

Case, The lawsuit, filed in October, alleges Melvin Phillips Jr., the organization’s ringside announcer and ring crew chief, who died in 2012. It is alleged that five boys were sexually harassed by. The McMahons are accused of criminal negligence in the lawsuit for allowing Phillips to remain with the company. years. McMahon’s lawyer said the allegations were false.

And if he’s not a Cabinet member, he’s a scandal-ridden member of Trump’s inner circle. Take new billionaire best friend Elon Musk. Although we’re told Musk will serve more of an outsider role, Leading the Department of Government Efficiency, Trump definitely has his ear.

Musk and his company SpaceX are currently being sued by former employees She claimed Musk ordered the firing after accusing the company of tolerating sexual harassment in the workplace.

The lawsuit alleges that Musk “ran his company through the dark ages, treated women as sexual objects to be judged by their bra size, bombarded the workplace with suggestive sexual jokes, and offered retaliation to those who challenged the ‘Animal House’ environment, if only they could.” If they don’t like it, they can look for a job elsewhere.”

SpaceX did not respond to NBC News’ request for comment. A spokesperson told Wall StreetJournal He said his coverage of the case and the culture at SpaceX painted a “completely misleading narrative” about the company.

When Trump won in 2016, Helped spark the rise of #MeToo The movement still seeks to hold powerful men accountable if they abuse their power. But this has also unfortunately led to an ugly backlash from conservatives who see #MeToo as a threat.

But let’s not forget who sits at the top of this “Anti-#MeToo Cabinet”: Trump. Found responsible for sexual harassment and insult against E. Jean Carroll and a man campaigning claiming he would protect women “Whether they like it or not.”

Allison Detzel contributed.

Ayman Muhyeldin

Ayman Mohyeldin is a long-time MSNBC anchor who has covered the Middle East and the Arab world. He is the host of “Ayman”, which airs on Saturdays and Sundays at 7pm EST.

Andrew Kenlon contributed.