Last week, Donald Trump reached out to anti-abortion advocates, outlining his plans to appoint judges who oppose abortion rights, cut funding for Planned Parenthood, restrict abortions after 20 weeks, and make the Hyde Amendment permanent, which prevents low-income women from using Medicaid for abortion services.
While Jimmy Fallon playfully tousled Trump’s hair on The Tonight Show and media outlets buzzed over his acknowledgment of President Obama’s citizenship, it’s easy to overlook the alarming reality: Trump has substantial intentions to outlaw abortion. Supporting Trump effectively means supporting policies that harm women’s lives. As noted by journalist Sarah Morgan at The Advocate, a Trump administration promises “… a judiciary filled with anti-abortion justices that could render abortion—and likely some forms of contraception—illegal; a law restricting health care access for low-income Americans; and a 20-week ban that could criminalize abortions before many fetal anomalies are detected.”
If this prospect doesn’t resemble a dystopian scenario of forced births and diminished rights for women, it may be time to revisit The Handmaid’s Tale. A Trump presidency could usher in decades of setbacks for women’s rights. Without Planned Parenthood, vital services like cancer screenings would vanish, leading to preventable deaths. Women facing severe medical conditions like preeclampsia or complications from miscarriages could find themselves without options, risking their lives. Moreover, the threat of criminal charges for seeking abortions would loom over many women, a notion Trump has previously suggested.
Voting for Trump is, therefore, a choice that could jeopardize women’s health and lives. This is not hyperbole; it’s a stark reality. Under a Trump administration, our daughters may find themselves in a precarious situation regarding their sexual health and reproductive choices. I refuse to accept such a future for my daughter, or any woman I know.
Abortion is a real and common medical procedure, not some abstract concept. Statistically, if you’re among a group of ten women of a certain age, it’s likely that three have undergone abortions—and one may be you. A significant number of women who seek abortions are already mothers, indicating that this issue is part of our daily lives, though often treated as taboo. Meanwhile, men openly discuss erectile dysfunction in commercials, while women are shamed into silence about their reproductive choices. As the HBO series Veep aptly put it, “If men could get pregnant, you could get an abortion at an ATM.”
I resonate deeply with that sentiment. My experience with abortion is akin to the wrist surgery I had as a child—an event of little reflection, only relief. I didn’t want another child, and my abortion ensured I didn’t have one. This decision improved my life, and I trust that other women can make the best choices for themselves, too. I will fiercely advocate for the right to safe and legal abortion access, ensuring that Trump’s ideology doesn’t reduce women to mere extensions of his will.
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Summary:
Donald Trump’s proposed policies threaten women’s reproductive rights, including efforts to ban abortion and limit access to healthcare. A vote for Trump risks the health and autonomy of women, potentially leading to dangerous outcomes. Advocacy for legal abortion remains vital to protect women’s rights and choices.