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Democrats' $20M SAM Project Faces Backlash Over Masculinity

5/31/2025

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Democrats are investing $20 million in a project named SAM to connect with traditionally masculine groups. Jake Tapper slammed the party for its patronizing attitude towards men. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris found unexpected backing from Hamas captors, and the party is under fire for controversial educational policies like San Francisco's "Grading for Equity." Senator Ruben Gallego also broke ranks on the issue of transgender athletes.

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Democrats are investing $20 million in a project named SAM to connect with traditionally masculine groups. Jake Tapper slammed the party for its patronizing attitude towards men. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris found unexpected backing from Hamas captors, and the party is under fire for controversial educational policies like San Francisco's "Grading for Equity." Senator Ruben Gallego also broke ranks on the issue of transgender athletes.