Kamala Harris Claims Trump Will Introduce an Abortion Ban
As the 2024 Presidential race heats up, both parties have begun to take shots at one another, hoping to sway the undecided voters in their direction.
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Harris has raised a significant concern, suggesting that a vote for Trump could lead to a national abortion ban if the Republican candidate secures a second term in the Oval Office.
Harris Posts Tweet Aimed at Trump
In an attempt to clearly sway voters in the direction of Joe Biden, Harris took to X (formerly Twitter) this month to post a tweet, suggesting Trump would introduce a nationwide abortion ban should he return to office.
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“Donald Trump would ban abortion nationwide. President @JoeBiden and I will do everything in our power to stop him and restore women’s reproductive freedom,” wrote Harris.
Trump Says He Has No Plans to Introduce an Abortion Ban
Despite Harris’ claims, various X users were quick to suggest Trump has made no such claims and even referred to a quote from the former President in April, where he said he’d be against such a ban if re-elected.
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While Trump declined to clarify if he’s pro-choice or pro-life, the former president did say he won’t introduce a national ban on abortion as he already “broke” Roe v. Wade.
US Vice President Called Out for Lying in Tweet
Trump’s reluctance to introduce a law that would prohibit abortions in the US was further emphasized during his first debate with Biden.
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Yet, despite all the information available on Trump’s preference, Harris took it upon herself to post the tweet, which she has since received backlash for, with many people calling it blatant lies, including Tesla founder Elon Musk.
Elon Musk Fires Back at Harris
In response to Harris’ tweet, Musk shared a screenshot of her comments to his own account, alongside various community notes, which reiterated Trump’s stance against a national abortion ban.
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The Tesla CEO then wrote: “When will politicians, or at least the intern who runs their account, learn that lying on this platform doesn’t work anymore?”
No National Abortion Ban Forthcoming
Despite being called upon by various Republicans, Trump will not call for a national abortion ban.
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“I put three great Supreme Court justices on the court, and they happened to vote in favor of killing Roe v. Wade and moving it back to the states,” said Trump at the first debate with Biden on Thursday. “Now the states are working it out.”
Abortion Should Be Permitted Under Certain Circumstances, Says Trump
According to Trump, abortion should be legal under certain circumstances including, incest, rape, or to ensure the safety of the mother’s life.
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“What happened is we brought it back to the States, and the country is now coming together on this issue. It’s been a great thing,” the 78-year-old said.
Biden Set to Restore Roe v. Wade
President Biden, on the other hand, has openly admitted his plans to restore Roe v. Wade, should he be elected president again.
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“The idea that states are able to do this is a little like saying, ‘We’re going to turn civil rights back to the states, let each state have a different rule,’” Biden argued.
Trump's Role in Overturning Roe v. Wade
During his time as US President, Trump appointed three Supreme Court Justices who would play a significant role in overturning Roe v. Wade 1973, which led to the legalization of abortion in the US by six votes to three.
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Speaking on a national abortion ban, Trump said, “We don’t need it any longer because we broke Roe v. Wade, and we did something that nobody thought was possible. We gave it back to the states, and the states are working very brilliantly in some cases.”
Trump’s True Opinion on Abortion
The former president shared his opinion on abortion back in April, stating, “My view is now that we have an abortion where everyone wanted it from a legal standpoint, the states will determine by vote or legislation, or perhaps both.”
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He continued, “Whatever they decide must be the law of the land. In this case, the law of the state.”
The Biden Administration Still Believes Trump Will Ban Abortion
According to the New York Post, Harris’ team shared a statement with media outlet, indicating they still believe Trump will ban abortion if re-elected.
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“Elon Musk, who is in discussions for a role in a Trump dictatorship White House, is using the platform he overpaid for to lie to Twitter followers (yeah, we ain’t calling it X),” the campaign said in the press release.