Biden and Fellow Democrats Link Trump to Abortion Rights Restrictions
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The Democrats have again blamed former President Donald J. Trump for the restrictions on abortion rights, suggesting his recent call for states to determine their abortion laws represents an endorsement of a total ban. President Biden accused Trump of causing chaos by overturning Roe v. Wade through the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson decision. Furthermore, several Democrats, including those running for down-ballot races, have criticized Trump’s stance, with Biden’s campaign releasing a new advertisement highlighting the impact of such restrictions on women’s health.
Democratic Reaction to Trump’s Abortion Stance
Democrats tied abortion restrictions to former President Donald Trump and Republicans, blaming them for curbing reproductive rights. They argued Trump’s recent call for individual states to regulate abortion was indicative of “extreme” legislation.
In a video, Trump urged states to legislate and deem it state law. Democrats believe that Trump’s call for state-level decision-making potentially leads to a total ban. They further argue this could be his stance if re-elected, a claim he has not directly made.
Biden’s Response to Trump’s Abortion Stance
In a strong statement, President Biden held Trump “accountable for the confusion and harshness following the Dobbs decision,” referring to the Supreme Court’s verdict that reversed Roe v. Wade. Biden accused Trump of distorting the public view on abortion restrictions and struggling to defend his record.
Biden challenged Trump’s assertion that a majority of Americans support abortion limitations, accusing the former president of a “political pact” to nominate Supreme Court justices likely to overturn Roe v. Wade for backing from anti-abortion voters.
Democrats’ Strategy and Candidates’ Reactions
Democrats campaigning for local elections seized on Trump’s remarks. Wisconsin’s Senator Tammy Baldwin, aligned Trump’s views with her Republican adversary, Eric Hovde, claiming both would outlaw abortion in the state.
Hovde’s spokesperson clarified his position, stating he backs exceptions for abortion and supports state-level decision-making on the issue.
In Ohio, the Democratic Party claimed Republican Bernie Moreno would back a nationwide abortion ban with zero exceptions, a claim refuted by Moreno’s campaign, citing his endorsement of a 15-week ban with certain exceptions.
Democratic Campaigns and Groups Addressing Trump’s Stance
The Biden campaign responded to Trump’s remarks with a conference call and an advertisement featuring a woman who suffered severe complications from a miscarriage. The ad blamed Trump for her plight.
Jessica Mackler, president of Emily’s List, a group supporting pro-abortion rights candidates, stated Trump’s comments essentially backed every ban introduced across the country.
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