Former President Donald Trump is facing significant backlash after making inflammatory and false statements during a rally in Michigan. On Thursday, August 29, Trump claimed that it is legal in six states to kill children after they are born, a statement that quickly drew condemnation from critics and fact-checkers alike.
Speaking to a crowd of supporters in Potterville, Michigan, Trump addressed the topic of abortion in response to a recent interview with NBC News. During his remarks, the 78-year-old former president made the baseless assertion that Democrats support extreme abortion policies, including the legalization of infanticide in several states. Trump specifically named six states where he claimed such practices are permitted, including Minnesota.
Trump's comments were met with outrage on social media, where users condemned the former president for spreading misinformation. Critics pointed out that his statements were not only factually incorrect but also dangerously misleading. Many expressed concern that such rhetoric could further inflame divisions on the already contentious issue of abortion.
One social media user on X, formerly known as Twitter, described Trump's comments as "horrible lies" that are "unacceptable from a former President of the United States." Another user criticized Trump as "the biggest swindler and liar we've ever seen in this country," while others highlighted the potential consequences of his statements, noting that they could contribute...
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