Vice President Kamala Harris took aim at Donald Trump on Friday, accusing him and his party of hypocrisy over their stance on abortion. Speaking at a rally in Atlanta, Georgia, Harris blamed Trump for an abortion ban in the state that has resulted in the deaths of women, including a high-profile case.
Harris highlighted the story of Amber Nicole Thurman, a 28-year-old mother who died due to complications from abortion pills in 2022. Thurman’s case became a central point of Harris’s speech, as she criticized the slow response that led to her death, calling it a “preventable” tragedy.
As Harris delivered her speech, early voting kicked off in Virginia, Minnesota, and South Dakota. The Vice President emphasized the importance of these states in the close election, urging voters to cast their ballots early. Many voters expressed excitement about voting on the first day, with some rallying in support of Harris.
Donald Trump, meanwhile, faced backlash for comments made during an anti-Semitism event, where he suggested Jewish American voters could be to blame if he loses the election. The White House condemned his statements as “dangerous tropes” and called for unity against rising anti-Semitism.
The upcoming election remains incredibly close, with Harris erasing Trump’s previous lead since replacing President Biden on the Democratic ticket. The final result is expected to come down to a few key swing states, including Georgia, making every vote crucial.
