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Vice President Kamala Harris has criticized former President Donald Trump for the Arizona Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a near-total abortion ban, stating that Trump is to blame for this “health care crisis”. She noted Trump’s support for the rollback of Roe v. Wade and his statement that the matter should be left to the states. However, Trump has distanced himself from the Arizona ruling, calling it “too far” and urging the state’s governor and legislature to “remedy what has happened”.
Vice President Kamala Harris Blames Trump for Arizona Abortion Ban
Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday blamed former President Donald Trump for the Arizona Supreme Court’s recent decision to uphold a near-total abortion ban. Harris’s comments came in response to Trump’s attempts to distance himself from the decision.
“Trump is the architect of this health care crisis. He doesn’t hide it. In fact, he brags about it,” Harris told a crowd of supporters in Tucson. Harris referenced Trump’s remarks that state abortion bans are ‘working the way they’re supposed to.’
Trump’s stance shifted on Friday morning, calling on Arizona’s governor and legislature to ‘remedy’ the Supreme Court ruling, claiming it went ‘too far.’ Harris countered this by stating that Trump would sign a national abortion ban if given the chance. Trump’s campaign has labeled this claim as “dishonest,” stating he advocates for state-level laws rather than a national one, though he has shown support for a national law before.
The Republican-led abortion restrictions are anticipated to mobilize Democratic voters in Arizona, a pivotal swing state in the upcoming presidential election. Democrats in the Arizona House of Representatives tried to repeal the 1864 law this week, only to be blocked by the Republican majority.
Following the recent ruling, health care experts predict a rise in maternal mortality and uncertainty for clinics regarding the services they can offer pregnant patients.
Harris has been vocal against Republican attempts to limit abortion across the nation. She appeared in Phoenix earlier this year, criticizing Arizona’s laws for punishing women and criminalizing doctors.
As part of the Biden administration’s strategy to avoid protests, the location and time of Harris’ visit were not publicly announced in advance. Despite these measures, a group of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered near the event, criticizing the administration’s handling of Israel’s military campaign into the Gaza Strip.
Harris also wished veteran Tucson-area Rep. Raúl Grijalva, who recently announced his cancer diagnosis, a speedy recovery during her remarks.
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