Vice President Kamala Harris has taken a strong stance against former President Donald Trump over abortion rights, marking the second anniversary of the leaked Supreme Court draft decision to overturn Roe v. Wade with a scathing video obtained exclusively by The Hill.
In the video, Harris condemned Trump for handpicking three Supreme Court justices with the intention of overturning Roe v. Wade, a decision that was ultimately made in June 2022. She warned that Trump would sign a national abortion ban if elected in November, contrasting that with President Biden’s pledge to protect abortion rights.
Harris highlighted the impact of state-level abortion bans, noting that 1 in 3 women of reproductive age live in a state with restrictions on abortion. She emphasized the importance of trusting women and fighting for reproductive freedom.
The vice president’s strong stance on abortion rights comes as Republican-led states have enacted laws restricting access to the procedure. Harris is set to travel to Pennsylvania for an event on reproductive rights, underscoring the significance of the issue in the upcoming election.
Meanwhile, Trump has defended leaving abortion policy decisions to individual states, arguing that it reduces controversy and allows for a variety of approaches. He emphasized the importance of getting elected to prevent “bad things” from happening on various fronts, including taxes and the military.
As the 2024 election approaches, the debate over abortion rights continues to be a major issue, with both Harris and Trump taking firm positions on the matter. The contrasting views of the two political figures set the stage for a heated battle over reproductive rights in the upcoming election.