rhetoric

Political figures and media personalities on the right have moved from simply courting religious conservatives to openly embracing Christian nationalist rhetoric, framing policy debates as a form of spiritual warfare.

Takaichi, a conservative and China hawk, has toned down her rhetoric since assuming office last month.

“We pray for an end to dehumanizing rhetoric and violence, whether directed at immigrants or at law enforcement,” the statement read.

In his letter, Hussain said he had believed he was signing up to "building a political home with mass appeal" and "a force capable of challenging the rise of far-right rhetoric".

But the deep vein of misogyny hidden under this benevolently sexist rhetoric was not hard to spot for women willing to see it.