On Tuesday, former President Donald Trump dramatically rejected the suggestion that he was open to the possibility of restricting some forms of birth control.
The former president caused confusion after a interview with KDKA-TV anchor Jon Delano, who questioned him on the topic of birth control.
When asked by Delano if he supported any restrictions on a woman’s right to use contraceptives, Trump was evasive.
“We’re looking at that and I’ll have a policy on that very soon,” he responded, adding that “it’s very interesting.”
After his confusing response about what limitations might be on the table, Trump clarified his position in a dramatic Truth Social post.
“I HAVE NEVER AND WILL NEVER ADVOCATE THE IMPOSITION OF RESTRICTIONS ON BIRTH CONTROL or other contraceptives,” she said. wrote on social networks.
Former US President Donald Trump speaks to the press
When asked about the morning-after pill, Trump was also evasive, noting that it depended on what state governments preferred.
“Things really have a lot to do with states and some states will have different policies than others,” he said.
Biden’s campaign quickly reacted to Trump’s comments, stating that the Republican presidential candidate was “open to restricting access to contraception and emergency methods.”
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks in Philadelphia, PA
“It is not enough for Trump that women’s lives are put at risk, doctors are threatened with prison sentences, and extreme bans are enacted with no exceptions for rape or incest,” the campaign spokeswoman said in a statement. of Biden, Sarafina Chitika. “He also wants to take away our freedom to access contraceptive methods.”
Trump quickly reacted to the accusation from the Biden campaign, accusing them of lying.
“This is a lie manufactured by the Democrats, DISINFORMATION/DISINFORMATION, because they have nothing else to base it on except FAILURE, POVERTY AND DEATH,” Trump wrote. ‘I DO NOT SUPPORT BANNING BIRTH CONTROL AND THE REPUBLICAN PARTY WON’T DO IT EITHER!’
Vice President Kamala Harris condemned Trump’s comments and warned voters about her position on the issue.
“A second Trump term would mean more bans, more suffering and less freedom,” he said. wrote on social networks.
