President Obama’s response to Ingrid was totally spot on: “I have to tell you, I have no idea why states would tax these as luxury items,†he said. “I suspect it’s because men were making the laws when those taxes were passed, and I think it’s pretty sensible for women in those states that you just mentioned to work to get those taxes removed.†He explained that these are state taxes—not federal—meaning governors would have to reverse them.Â
When Ingrid told him she didn’t know anyone who has a period that thinks it’s a luxury, Obama responded, “I think that’s fair to say,†joking that his wife, Michelle, “would agree with you on that.†He also confessed that he hadn’t known about this before Nilsen brought it to his attention.Â
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