In a sharp exchange over reproductive rights, Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign targeted former President Donald Trump for his recent “online meltdown” after he posted inflammatory remarks about women and abortion on Truth Social. The former president’s Friday night post argued that if he is re-elected in 2024, women would no longer be concerned about abortion because it would return to the states’ control.
Trump claimed that women are currently “poorer,” “less healthy,” and “less optimistic” than they were during his presidency, a situation he suggested would improve under his leadership. “WOMEN ARE POORER THAN THEY WERE FOUR YEARS AGO, ARE LESS HEALTHY THAN THEY WERE FOUR YEARS AGO… AND ARE LESS OPTIMISTIC AND CONFIDENT IN THE FUTURE THAN THEY WERE FOUR YEARS AGO!” Trump wrote on his platform. He continued, “YOU WILL NO LONGER BE THINKING ABOUT ABORTION, BECAUSE IT IS NOW WHERE IT ALWAYS HAD TO BE, WITH THE STATES.”
Harris Campaign’s Response
Harris’s campaign responded swiftly, accusing Trump of “snapping” in response to the Vice President’s recent remarks about the consequences of restrictive abortion laws. “After Vice President Harris spent the week speaking about the consequences of Trump Abortion Bans and the stakes of this election for women’s lives, Donald Trump snapped — taking to his phone late at night to rant and rave about women,” said Harris campaign spokesperson Sarafina Chitika in a statement on Saturday.
Chitika went on to criticize Trump’s attitude toward women, accusing him of trying to control their thoughts and decisions. “After ripping away our reproductive freedom, now he’s trying to tell us how to think,” she said. “Trump thinks he can control women — he’s wrong. He’s terrified that women across the country will vote like our lives and freedoms depend on it, because they do. Women aren’t stupid.”
The Georgia Speech and Trump’s Response
Trump’s online remarks came just hours after Vice President Harris delivered a major speech in Georgia, focusing on the impact of abortion bans in Republican-controlled states. Harris directly blamed the GOP, particularly Trump, for the suffering many women are facing due to restrictive reproductive health laws. Harris highlighted the tragic case of Amber Nicole Thurman, a 28-year-old Georgia woman who died after complications from a medication abortion and a delayed response at a hospital. Thurman’s story, recently covered by ProPublica, drew attention to the dangers women face in states with strict abortion regulations.
The Harris campaign quickly linked Trump’s late-night post to Harris’s speech, saying, “His online meltdown came just hours after Vice President Harris gave a powerful speech in Georgia about the consequences of extreme Trump Abortion Bans, including women who lost their lives. Clearly, Trump saw and is worried about the power of women in this election.”
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Trump’s Rally in North Carolina and Robinson Controversy
On Saturday evening, Trump was scheduled to appear at a campaign rally in North Carolina, continuing his outreach to Republican voters. However, the Harris campaign seized on recent controversy surrounding North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, a Trump ally and GOP candidate for governor. A bombshell CNN report recently surfaced, revealing that Robinson once referred to himself as a “Nazi,” sparking outrage. Although Robinson was not expected to attend the Trump rally, the Harris campaign linked the two Republicans in their criticism.
“In just a few hours, Donald Trump will campaign in North Carolina, where his campaign is standing by Mark Robinson after bombshell reporting uncovered Robinson calling himself a ‘Nazi,’” the Harris campaign stated in a press release. The campaign highlighted the connection between the two, seeking to tie Trump to Robinson’s controversial rhetoric as part of their broader attack on the GOP’s stance on reproductive rights.
Trump Campaign Remains Silent
As of Saturday afternoon, the Trump campaign had not issued a response to Harris’s statements or the controversy surrounding Robinson. The Hill has reached out to Trump’s team for comment but has not received a reply.
Key Takeaway: Abortion and Women’s Rights Central to 2024 Election
The heated exchange between Harris and Trump underscores the central role reproductive rights are expected to play in the 2024 presidential election. With states continuing to implement restrictive abortion bans following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the issue remains a key battleground. Harris’s campaign is using Trump’s stance on abortion and his support for controversial figures like Mark Robinson to mobilize women voters, positioning the 2024 election as a referendum on women’s rights and freedom.
As the race heats up, both campaigns are likely to continue using sharp rhetoric on abortion and reproductive rights to energize their bases, with women’s votes being a critical factor in deciding the next president of the United States.
