Vice President Harris Criticizes Trump’s Role in Abortion Access Crisis

Written by Kathrine Frich

Sep.21 - 2024 10:29 AM CET

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Harris commented on the impact of recent Supreme Court decisions on women's reproductive rights.

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Vice President Kamala Harris launched a strong attack on Donald Trump during recent campaign events in Georgia and Wisconsin, calling him the "architect" of the erosion of abortion rights in the U.S.

This is a Health Crisis

This criticism comes as early voting has commenced in several states, with the election just 46 days away.

Harris emphasized the impact of recent Supreme Court decisions on women's reproductive rights, noting that one in three American women now lives in a state where abortion is restricted due to Trump’s influence, a ccording to Linternaute.

“This is a health crisis, and Donald Trump is the architect of this crisis,” she stated at a rally in Atlanta, highlighting Trump's pride in appointing conservative judges responsible for the court's decision.

Accusations of Hypocrisy and Neglects

She also criticized Republican opponents, accusing them of hypocrisy for neglecting women's health issues while claiming to support women and children.

Harris shared the tragic story of Amber Thurman, a 28-year-old woman who died due to complications from an abortion pill. An official commission attributed her death to delays caused by restrictive abortion laws.

Harris pointed out the dire consequences of such legislation, asking, "Should women wait until they are on the brink of death for action?"

As Harris intensifies her focus on abortion rights, her approach contrasts with President Joe Biden, who has tended to avoid the topic. Meanwhile, Trump was in Miami for a fundraising event, highlighting the financial stakes of a campaign expected to cost candidates over a billion dollars.

With early voting already underway in states like Virginia and Minnesota, Harris called for increased voter mobilization. “The election is here, and we have work to do,” she urged,