House Republican Conference Chairwoman Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., criticized Democrats for what she called 'scare tactics' regarding former President Trump's stance on women's issues such as abortion and IVF access. Stefanik emphasized that Trump has stated he would not support a national abortion ban and believes the issue should be decided at the state level, with exceptions for cases of rape, incest, and to save the mother's life.
Stefanik refuted claims made by Vice President Harris that Trump would restrict access to birth control and IVF treatments, stating that Trump actually aims to expand access to IVF and make birth control more available. She accused Democrats of using these issues as scare tactics due to their perceived shortcomings on other key issues such as the economy, border security, and global safety.
Stefanik also criticized Harris for not condemning remarks made by Mark Cuban, who suggested that Trump does not surround himself with strong and intelligent women. Stefanik highlighted the presence of influential women like herself, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and Lara Trump in supporting the Trump campaign.
She pointed out that under Trump's administration, there was a record number of women in the workforce, significant wage increases for working women, and affordable childcare options. Stefanik also raised concerns about inflation affecting women's daily expenses and safety issues related to border security.
Regarding Election Day predictions, Stefanik expressed confidence in Republican candidates' performance, particularly in New York, where she described as the 'epicenter' of the House majority race. She noted a significant increase in early voting turnout compared to the previous cycle and anticipated potential gains for Republicans in Congress.
Stefanik highlighted that President Trump's presence on the ballot could benefit Republican candidates and suggested that the party could potentially secure up to 10 additional seats in the House, leading to a substantial majority. She emphasized that Republicans are leading on key issues and hinted at potential surprises on Election Day.
