President Joe Biden criticized Republicans for their role in the Supreme Court case regarding the abortion medication mifepristone, attributing the case to what he called the GOP's 'extreme and dangerous agenda' on reproductive rights. In a statement following the ruling, Biden condemned the attacks on medication abortion as part of a broader effort by Republican officials to ban abortion nationwide.
While the Supreme Court's decision upheld access to mifepristone, Biden emphasized that the fight for reproductive freedom is ongoing. He pointed out that the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade two years ago had already curtailed women's rights and access to essential treatments in many states.
Biden underscored that mifepristone remains both available and FDA-approved for over two decades, highlighting its established safety and efficacy. At the G7 summit in Italy, Biden advocated for maintaining language on reproductive rights in the leaders' statement, countering attempts to remove such provisions by the summit host, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Reproductive rights have become a focal point of Biden's reelection campaign, resonating strongly with Democratic supporters. The President's efforts to safeguard abortion rights reflect a broader commitment to protecting women's healthcare and autonomy.
