Vice President Kamala Harris criticized former President Donald Trump’s recent comments on in vitro fertilization and his impact on abortion restrictions across the country. Harris called Trump’s claim of being the “father of IVF” bizarre and argued that his actions as president harmed women and families. She pointed to his appointment of Supreme Court justices who may overturn Roe v. Wade as evidence of his anti-reproductive rights stance. The Harris campaign highlighted Trump’s IVF remarks as an example of why women don’t trust him on reproductive health issues.
Trump’s campaign spokesperson dismissed Harris’ criticisms, calling his IVF comments a joke and emphasizing his support for fertility treatments. Trump also expressed support for states having control over abortion laws, following the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade.
IVF gained attention in the campaign spotlight after an Alabama court ruling on embryos led to clinics pausing services, prompting legislative action to protect IVF. Efforts to pass federal legislation to protect access to IVF have been blocked by Republicans who argue it is unnecessary. A recent NBC News poll found a gender gap in favor of Harris for the 2024 election, with women trusting her more on abortion issues. Abortion was cited as a top motivating issue for voters, with a majority believing Harris would handle it better than Trump.
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