Fri Sep 20 11:34:32 UTC 2024: ## Harris Blasts Trump on Abortion Rights, Highlighting Georgia Woman’s Death
**Atlanta, GA** – Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday delivered a powerful speech in Georgia, focusing squarely on abortion rights for the first time since becoming the top of the Democratic ticket. She condemned former President Donald Trump, accusing him of posing a threat to women’s freedoms and lives if he returns to the White House.
Harris’ visit comes in the wake of a ProPublica report detailing the deaths of two Georgia women who did not receive proper medical care for complications arising from abortion pills. She directly linked these deaths to the state’s six-week abortion ban, which she called “immoral” and “humane policy.”
Harris shared the story of Amber Thurman, a mother who died after a 20-hour wait for a routine procedure following an abortion. Thurman’s family, who met with Harris, described her as “loved” and said her death was “preventable.”
Harris has been outspoken on abortion rights since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, but this speech in Georgia marked her first focused address on the issue since becoming the Democratic nominee. She further emphasized her stance in a second rally in Wisconsin, warning against another Trump term.
Trump, who claims to support exceptions to abortion bans in cases of rape, incest, or the life of the mother, has repeatedly expressed pride in his role in overturning Roe v. Wade.
The issue of abortion has become a central focus of the upcoming election, with a new AP-NORC poll finding that nearly half of voters consider it a top issue, especially among women. Women voters trust Harris over Trump on abortion by a significant margin, suggesting that abortion rights could be a major motivator for Democratic voters in the upcoming elections.
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