Are there any politicians out there that are actually willing to support men or have tried?

IllustratedAloysious · 2026-02-04T09:12:45+00:00

They will eventually. But they don’t actually care about you or me. Virtue signaling to get canon fodder for senseless violence on their side

_WutzInAName_ · 2026-02-04T12:18:21+00:00

There’s growing willingness from politicians to advocate for men. A few examples with sources below, but there are more than these:

https://aibm.org/commentary/a-pivotal-year-for-boys-and-mens-issues/

"Gov. Wes Moore used his State of the State address in February to take this issue head on. He said, “Directing my entire administration to begin implementing targeted solutions to uplift our men and boys.”... He’s already launched programs to increase the share of male teachers, boost apprenticeships, and in partnership with Arnold Ventures, the national treasure of U.S. philanthropy (and AIBM funder, yes) to attract more men into mentorship."

"Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued her proclamation, in her own State of the State address, with an accompanying Executive Order focused in particular on higher education and re-enrolment programs, as well as housing. The challenges of attracting men back into college are a really important focus, so this was great to see."

"Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a comprehensive Executive Order on the challenges facing boys and men… his colleagues took it up with such rigor and enthusiasm, including with a specific call to men through a new Male Service Challenge. Like Gov. Moore, Gov. Newsom continues to refer to the importance of this work in public appearances."

"To be fair, the first governor to act on this issue was Spencer Cox of Utah, with the creation of a taskforce almost two years ago... There’s also growing energy and interest on the issues of boys and men in a number of other states, including Washington State, Indiana, Vermont and Montana: so watch this space!"

https://www.momsforequalparenting.org/p/virginia-bill-men-boys

"Virginia introduces bill to create nation's first boys and men commission"

https://wibm.us

Washington state is also moving forward on establishing a boys and men commission.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2025/06/presidential-message-on-national-mens-health-week-2025/

"For far too long, the health, happiness, and well-being of our Nation’s men have been neglected... This neglect has been compounded by a vicious campaign against masculinity. This war on manhood has left many American men in a state of loneliness, confusion, and emptiness, with devastating consequences... This National Men’s Health Week, I make a solemn pledge to honor the men in America: we will always have your back—and we will never waver in our promise to embolden you to lead long, healthy, and safe lives. Under my leadership, we will relentlessly pursue a healthier future for the men of our nation." - Donald Trump

https://www.newsweek.com/trump-admin-encourages-white-men-to-claim-discrimination-money-11235826

Lucas said in a video posted to X: "The EEOC is committed to identifying, attacking, and eliminating ALL race and sex discrimination — including against white male employees and applicants."

Vice President JD Vance wrote on X this week: "A lot of people think 'DEI' is lame diversity seminars or racial slogans at NFL games. In reality, it was a deliberate program of discrimination primarily against white men."

h1ghpriority06 · 2026-02-04T11:56:06+00:00

Until men exclusively vote on men issues and drop political priorities that are proxies for how they feel about ethnicity no politician is going to see men as a voting bloc worth courting our votes for the sake of advancing men's issues.

nrverma · 2026-02-04T11:27:40+00:00

Keir Starmer (the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom) has launched a national summit to discuss issues facing boys and men.

Gretchen Whitmer (Governor of the state of Michigan) Signs Executive Directive Expanding Access to College and Skills Training for Michigan Men

Wes Moore (Governor of the state of Maryland) Announces Initiatives to Strengthen Maryland’s Teacher Workforce and Uplift Men and Boys

Gavin Newsom (Governor of the state of California) issues executive order to support young men and boys

Spencer Cox (Governor of the state of Utah) has created a task force on the wellbeing of men and boys

These are encouraging signs! At least some politicians are starting to recognize the specific difficulties faced by men and boys, and are trying to address them.

Several-Agent6831 · 2026-02-04T10:19:03+00:00

Maybe you can find one locally however you're unlikely to find one in an election as big as the mid terms. People go in with good policies and a few years in, they lose their own opinions and just say whatever the lobbies and donors tells them to say.

There was a candidate in the country I live in for a party he made which was something along the lines of supporting single fathers which got only 30 votes out of 40,000 votes. It's still a lot higher than what I expected and 30 is a good start. Unfortunately it wasn't in my area but I'll be voting at the elections for whoever I can find that wants to help men. Although I doubt my area will have anyone like that so I may not vote.

Pretend-Storm4566 · 2026-02-05T02:41:48+00:00

I see some examples here of Democrats virtue signaling with meaningless speeches. How about actually doing something?

Trumped stopped funding because Maine requires hiring panels to be at least 50% female. For those who keep asking what has the Right done for men? This would be one answer.

https://www.dailywire.com/news/trump-suspending-more-maine-funds-this-time-over-discriminatory-quotas

Federal Agency Urges White men to file discrimination claims in anti-DEI escalation

“Are you a white male who has experienced discrimination at work based on your race or sex? You may have a claim to recover money under federal civil rights laws,” Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Chair Andrea Lucas said on the social media platform X this week. “The EEOC is committed to identifying, attacking, and eliminating ALL race and sex discrimination – including against white male employees and applicants.”

The social media call to action is the latest escalation in the EEOC’s efforts to identify discrimination claims in line with the Trump administration’s view that "unlawful" and “woke” diversity, equity and inclusion practices permeating the American workplace are not balancing historic inequities but creating new ones.

White men urged to file discrimination claims in anti-DEI escalation

reality_upside_down · 2026-02-04T09:03:06+00:00

They will support a man in a dress but not a man wearing pants.

Manaheaven · 2026-02-04T11:33:31+00:00

Politicians are practical. There's no upside to supporting men except doing what's right. Supporting men is mostly damaging to their political career. I almost can't blame them for their inaction

ExportsExpert · 2026-02-04T12:39:12+00:00

That's political suicide because it will be smeared as male supremacy.

Working_Parsley_2364 · 2026-02-05T05:12:41+00:00

Nice r/USdefaultism

gaucho-consejos · 2026-02-07T08:06:19+00:00

Only in the East, not in the West; the only one that restricts social media. That would benefit men.

Global_Rate3281 · 2026-02-04T12:37:46+00:00

Depends on what you mean specifically, you need to go more in depth with regards to what it means to “support men.” Consider two men, each with two kids. One is solidly middle class and wants to save some money for a college fund for his kids and thinks his taxes are too high. Another is just over the poverty line and working as a service worker while trying to go to school and increase his income, but can’t afford childcare or tuition unless it is subsidized or made free of charge. Which sides policies would help each man? They’re probably different.

tilldeathdoiparty · 2026-02-05T01:00:45+00:00

Trump defunded USAID funded circumcisions I’m at least two African countries.

I know he gets a lot of hate for being trump, and here with the growing anti trad-con movement, but we can’t just disregard everything the ma does.

No need to come at me with political hate, I’m merely pointing something out that benefits men

Rough_Part_4876 · 2026-02-04T16:38:36+00:00

just keep voting for a new daddy dom while y’all spiral about women having any roles in leadership.

this subreddit is full of a bunch of self hating men that are too scared to admit that they hate women too.

pitiful useless men, all of you.

Title	Are there any politicians out there that are actually willing to support men or have tried?
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