And like every abusive, narcissistic man before him and after him - he was fine with powerful, competent, independent women. Until he "got" them and married them - then he had to devalue and discredit them.
Almost all his pronouncements against women were in response to issues he had with his wives.
"Mohammed, this decision you are making is not in the best interests of the family business."
"Oh yeah? Well, God told ME that you only have half a brain."
"Mohammed, I'm sick of picking up your underwear - put it in the laundry."
"Oh yeah? Well, God told ME that you have to cover your face if you want to leave the tent."