Biden Accuses Trump Of Banning What?

President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign has swiftly reacted to a proposed Louisiana bill that would criminalize the possession of abortion pills, mifepristone, and misoprostol, by sharply criticizing former President Donald Trump’s association with the initiative.

As per The Hill’s report, a Louisiana resident, Kaitlyn Joshua, expressed her frustration after being turned away from two emergency rooms while experiencing a miscarriage, due to being denied reproductive healthcare. She squarely blamed Trump for the situation, linking it to what she termed as Trump’s “Project 2025 agenda” aimed at restricting women’s reproductive rights.

The proposed bill in Louisiana, detailed by WWNO, seeks to classify mifepristone and misoprostol as controlled dangerous substances, punishable by up to 10 years in prison for possession. Notably, Louisiana’s existing abortion ban lacks exceptions for cases of rape or incest, except when the mother’s life is at risk or in certain fetal condition scenarios. Violating the abortion ban could result in a hefty penalty of 15 years in prison and fines up to $200,000 for medical professionals.

Joshua, emphasizing the life-threatening consequences of such restrictive laws, attributed her ordeal to Trump’s policies and warned of the potential dangers posed to women’s health if these laws proliferate. The Biden campaign, in response, has launched a significant ad campaign, targeting Trump’s stance on reproductive rights, particularly his comments advocating for states to regulate pregnancies and prosecute individuals involved in illegal abortions.

This contentious issue underscores the ongoing battle over reproductive rights in the United States, with Biden’s camp positioning itself as a defender of women’s healthcare choices in contrast to what they perceive as regressive policies associated with the Trump era.