Vice President Kamala Harris has spoken out against former President Donald Trump's recent comments at a rally regarding the protection of American women from migrant crime. Harris labeled Trump's remarks as offensive, particularly in his assertion that he would protect women 'whether they like it or not.'
During a rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Trump accused Harris of importing criminal migrants from various countries to assault, rape, and murder women and girls in the United States. He expressed his determination to safeguard women from such threats, including those posed by an unsecured border and foreign adversaries.
Harris criticized Trump's comments, highlighting the importance of women's agency, rights, and decision-making autonomy, including in matters related to their own bodies. She linked Trump's stance on illegal immigration to his views on abortion, noting his opposition to a federal ban and his preference for leaving the issue to individual states.
Referring to state-level abortion restrictions as a 'Trump abortion ban,' Harris underscored the impact of such laws on women's reproductive rights. She pointed out that a significant portion of women in the U.S. live in states with legal restrictions on abortion, limiting their ability to make decisions about their bodies.
A recent survey conducted by the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shed light on public attitudes toward abortion. While a majority of Americans support legal abortion at six weeks, opinions diverge when it comes to later stages of pregnancy. The survey revealed varying levels of support for abortion at 15 and 24 weeks, indicating a nuanced public sentiment on the issue.
The poll, conducted in June 2023 with 1,220 respondents, highlighted the complexities of public opinion on abortion rights. The findings underscore the ongoing debate surrounding women's reproductive autonomy and the role of government in regulating access to abortion services.
