Breakdown:

1. The Unprecedented Path to Power
   • Analyze Trump’s unique political journey as the first president to reach the White House without ever facing and defeating a male opponent in a political election.
   • Highlight how the Electoral College played a decisive role in his 2016 victory despite losing the popular vote to Hillary Clinton.
2. 2016: Trump vs. Clinton — A Victory with No Popular Mandate
   • Discuss Trump’s initial political success against Hillary Clinton and how his win, attributed to the Electoral College, kept the symbolic “glass ceiling” intact.
   • Explore how his role in this historic election solidified him as a defender of established power structures, even against a strong female political figure.
3. 2020 Defeat and the Patriarchal Reassertion
   • Cover Trump’s loss in 2020 to Joe Biden, marking the first time he faced a male competitor, and analyze what this loss reveals about his role as a defender of the status quo.
   • Contrast this loss with the outcomes of his races against female opponents.
4. 2028 and the Return Against Kamala Harris
   • Hypothetically explore a scenario in which Trump reemerges in a future race against Kamala Harris, presenting himself as a protector of the “glass ceiling.”
   • Discuss how his victories against female candidates reinforce his image as a “patriarchal hero” in the eyes of supporters who value traditional power structures.
5. The Role of Women in Trump’s Ascent
   • Reflect on how, ironically, many women voters supported Trump, highlighting the complexities of gender and political allegiance.
   • Examine how Trump’s defense of the “glass ceiling” appeals to traditionalist values and why this resonates with a significant portion of the electorate, including some women.
6. The Legacy of the “Glass Ceiling Defender”
   • Conclude with a look at Trump’s legacy as it relates to gender dynamics in American politics.
   • Analyze how his political journey reflects broader challenges women face in reaching the highest political offices and the role societal values play in sustaining these barriers.