U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao is channeling her inner Elsa this week, telling victims of sexual harassment that, when it comes to workplace misconduct, they should simply “let it go”.
Chao shared her opinions at the Politico’s Women Rule Summit on Tuesday, stating that she had also been a victim of sexual harassment in the workplace.
“The person is still here; they’re still around,” she said of the unwanted encounter. She then told women how they should handle dealing with sexual harassment should they find themselves in a similar situation.
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“I will fight for other women and I will stand up for other women, but, of your own, you gotta let it go,” Chao said. “Because otherwise, it’s too corrosive, it’s too negative, and it does you a double injury because it holds you back.”
While there may be some truth to her words, many felt that it lacked the sympathy these situations typically call for; in addition, her philosophy, while pragmatic, does little to incite real change in the workplace that would benefit victims of workplace misconduct.
I have one question for #ElaineChao If you had a daughter who was sexually assaulted or harassed, would you tell her to let it go? In a way , these women who accused trump or roy moore r letting it out. Heavy baggage to carry around for years. The people in power are on notice! https://t.co/atWNJQcfv8
Elaine CHAO hell awaits a woman who would say this kind of thing -really women should ignore harassment in the workplace- what the hell Elaine? Cabinet level horribleness.
President Trump’s Transportation Secretary and Mitch McConnell’s wife Elaine Chao told attendees at a women’s conference that women who have experienced sexual harassment or other misconduct in the workplace have to “let it go” and move on with their lives. pic.twitter.com/N9wbmnwmTD
@ElaineChao Heard about your remarks at the Summit Today. Wow you are a real piece of shit! Turn in your V, you have no business calling yourself a woman. Saying you support women when then advocating on the behalf of molesters and predators. #Disgraceful
What do you think? Should women fight against sexual harassment in the workplace, or should they take Chao’s advice and “let it go”? Let us know in the comments!
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