The Democratic Party is marking the two-year anniversary of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade by highlighting the role former President Donald J. Trump played in ending the constitutional right to an abortion. Through advertising, campaign events, and news conferences, Democrats are reminding voters that it was justices nominated by Trump who helped overturn Roe v. Wade.
President Biden stated, “Donald Trump is the sole person responsible for this nightmare,” emphasizing that he and Vice President Kamala Harris are fighting to restore freedom to Americans. The messaging push comes during a tight presidential race, with Biden facing weak approval ratings and a fraying coalition of supporters.
Democrats are framing the issue as a matter of freedom, with Vice President Harris stating, “Every person should understand that if such a fundamental freedom as the right to make decisions about your own body can be taken, be aware of what other freedoms may be at stake.” The Biden campaign is planning events to remind voters of Trump’s role in overturning Roe v. Wade and to highlight the threat a second Trump presidency would pose to reproductive freedom nationwide.
Top Biden surrogates are also seizing on the issue, with Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota emphasizing the contrast in the election as a choice between who will restrict rights. Polls show that while Democrats have an advantage on abortion policy, voters believe Trump would do a better job on key issues.
The issue is expected to come up in the upcoming debate between Biden and Trump, setting the stage for a critical discussion on reproductive rights in the election.
