Last week, Donald Trump penned a letter to leaders of the anti-abortion movement, laying out his plans to appoint judges who oppose abortion, cut funding to Planned Parenthood, impose a ban on abortions after 20 weeks, and make the Hyde Amendment permanent—preventing low-income women from using Medicaid for abortion services.
Meanwhile, Jimmy Fallon was busy tousling Trump’s hair on The Tonight Show while cable news buzzed about Trump’s acknowledgment of President Obama’s citizenship. So, if you didn’t catch wind of Trump’s monumental anti-abortion agenda, you’re not alone.
Casting your vote for Donald Trump equates to making life harder for women. It’s that crystal clear. As noted by journalist Rebecca Adams, a Trump presidency promises a Supreme Court filled with “pro-life” justices who could outlaw abortion—and possibly many forms of contraception—as well. Imagine a law that denies poor women access to reproductive health. Picture a cruel 20-week limit, stripping away the choice for women facing severe fetal abnormalities, which are often detected past that point.
If this sounds like a recipe for a dystopian reality filled with forced childbirths and relegated women’s rights, I encourage you to read The Handmaid’s Tale for a chilling perspective. Under a Trump administration, we could face not just four years of chaos but rather a generational shift. Planned Parenthood could disappear, resulting in a lack of essential health screenings for women. Imagine the consequences: women dying from preeclampsia, those suffering miscarriages without adequate care, and the tragic forced births of babies with severe health issues.
A vote for Trump is essentially a vote for women’s lives hanging in the balance. This isn’t an exaggeration—it’s a grim reality. Under his leadership, our daughters could find themselves navigating a dangerous game every time they engage in sexual activity. I refuse to accept that fate for my daughter or any woman I know.
Abortion is not some mythical procedure hidden away in a fantasy realm. Statistically, if you’re out with a group of ten friends, three of them have likely had an abortion by the age of 45—and it could be one of them. The majority of women who terminate pregnancies are already mothers, highlighting that abortion is part of our everyday lives, albeit often whispered about rather than openly discussed.
Men boast about their bodily functions in commercials for “erectile dysfunction,” yet women face stigma for their reproductive choices. It’s infuriating. As the HBO series Veep quipped, “If men could get pregnant, you could get an abortion at an ATM.” Amen to that!
Personally, I view my abortion just like I do my wrist surgery from childhood—something I rarely think about but feel relief when I do. I didn’t want another child, and I’m grateful for the choice I made. My life improved because of my decision, and I trust women to make the right choices for themselves. I believe my daughter will know when she is ready to become a mother, and I will fight to ensure that abortion remains a legal option without Trump branding every woman’s choices as a property of his.
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Summary:
Donald Trump’s proposed policies threaten to severely restrict women’s reproductive rights, with plans to appoint anti-abortion judges and dismantle crucial health services. His administration could result in dire consequences for women’s health and autonomy, making voting for him a perilous choice for future generations.