Far-right political figure and white nationalist podcaster Nick Fuentes has sparked a wave of online controversy after co-opting the pro-abortion slogan “my body, my choice” in a post that gained viral attention on social media platforms, including TikTok. Fuentes, who is known for his misogynistic and antisemitic views, made the remark on X (formerly Twitter) following Donald Trump’s political comeback and remarks surrounding his 2024 presidential bid.
In a tweet posted shortly after Trump’s victory, Fuentes wrote, “Your body, my choice. Forever,” a controversial adaptation of the feminist slogan that has been widely associated with reproductive rights and the defense of abortion access. The phrase, which originally gained prominence in the 1960s as a rallying cry for women’s reproductive rights, has now been appropriated by some on the far-right to express their views on body autonomy, albeit in a context that many perceive as threatening to women’s rights.
Many of his supporters, particularly those aligned with MAGA, celebrated primarily because the left faced defeat. Their focus wasn’t on the specifics of his policies or how Trump’s agenda would impact the lives of Americans; it was simply about the left losing the election.
The remark quickly sparked a flurry of online reactions, particularly from women who have expressed concerns about the growing wave of misogyny and control over women’s bodies in the aftermath of Trump’s political resurgence. Many women on TikTok reported an increase in men using the phrase “Your body, my choice” as a form of online harassment and control. Some even claimed that the slogan was being weaponized to diminish women’s autonomy and further marginalize their rights in a post-Roe v. Wade world.
“I’m really worried about the future when I see so many comments like this popping up,” said one concerned user on X. “It’s not about the politics anymore; it’s about trying to control us, make us feel like we don’t have the right to decide what happens to our bodies.”
Several social media users also expressed anger and frustration at TikTok for allowing such comments to remain on the platform. While some initial reports claimed that the phrase was not deemed a violation of TikTok’s community guidelines, the backlash intensified as more complaints were filed, especially from young women who felt personally targeted by the inflammatory rhetoric.
In response to the growing wave of complaints, it is believed that TikTok may have altered its algorithm, making Fuentes’ content unsearchable or less visible on the platform. Though Fuentes remains an active presence on X and other social media outlets, his name appears to be increasingly difficult to find on TikTok following the widespread backlash.
The controversy surrounding Fuentes’ remarks comes as abortion access continues to be a highly contentious issue in the United States, particularly after the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Trump’s three Supreme Court appointments played a key role in the landmark decision, and many activists have voiced concerns that a federal abortion ban could soon be on the table. While Trump has publicly stated that he would not support a nationwide ban, his messaging has been unclear, leaving many to speculate on his true stance.
This new wave of far-right rhetoric about controlling women’s bodies has been amplified online, with many critics arguing that it’s a direct response to the political climate following Trump’s presidential win. Women across social media have reported feeling increasingly targeted and disempowered, especially as male-dominated groups attempt to co-opt language that once signified female autonomy.
The use of “Your body, my choice” in this context has drawn comparisons to the way certain far-right groups have weaponized progressive terms, flipping them for their own ideological purposes. Critics argue that this trend is emblematic of a larger effort to restrict women’s rights and to normalize the idea that women’s bodies should be controlled by men.
In 2023, NBC reported that the pundit’s rhetoric was deemed so offensive that he was expelled from the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) held in Maryland. Matt Schlapp, the chair of the organizing group, stated, “We removed Nick Fuentes from his attempt to attend our conference. His hateful racist rhetoric and actions are not consistent with the mission of CPAC.” This statement was shared on Instagram.
Schlapp further expressed, “We are pleased that our conference welcomes a wide array of conservative perspectives from people of different backgrounds, but we are concerned about the rise in antisemitic rhetoric in our country and around the globe, whether it be in the corridors of power and academia or through the online rantings of bigots like Fuentes.”
In response, Fuentes took to the social media platform Telegram, where he appeared to ridicule Schlapp’s legal issues, remarking, “Ah yes we all know CPAC is reserved for sexual gropers.”
As the controversy continues to unfold, Fuentes’ post on X remains a lightning rod for debate, with many questioning whether social media platforms should do more to combat harmful rhetoric and protect users from targeted harassment. For now, Fuentes’ viral comment serves as a chilling reminder of how language and slogans, once used for empowerment, can be twisted for divisive political purposes.
