It’s true that it’s difficult to remain outraged at the multiple allegations of sexual misconduct against Donald Trump, because there seems to be no end in sight. Even in the face of fresh accusations, nothing seems to tarnish the president’s reputation. As president, he evades prosecution, while approval ratings remain bafflingly steady.

A cursory glance at social media will shore up other reasons to account for the perceived lack of interest. There’s the fact that the alleged account happened over two decades ago, for a start, and some say time makes an allegation less relevant. Then there’s the fact that E. Jean Carroll is due to publish a new book, which the POTUS cited as “motivation” for “false stories of assault” in a statement. There’s also the not-insignificant fact that there are so many grave news stories at the moment - reproductive injustice, suffering of migrant children, threats of war with Iran - that a sexual assault allegation can, and does, get lost in the fray.

And while it’s impossible to give a comprehensive overview of the excuses to stop caring about Trump’s scandals, it’s certainly true to say that women are feeling fatigued by the allegations. How can be be so numb to the idea of a man forcibly penetrating a woman? Because violence against women is commonplace, and we aren’t at all surprised when it makes headline news.

“Why don’t we care more about Donald Trump’s sexual misconduct allegations?”