Abortions 'after birth'? That would be homicide.
WHEN & WHERE WAS IT SAID?
When: Jun 27, 2024
Where: Presidential debate with Joe Biden
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THE CLAIM (BRACE YOURSELF)
Some states allow abortions after birth
WHAT HE SAID (WORD FOR WORD, SADLY)
He said some states allow abortions after birth.
WHEN AND WHERE (THE RECEIPTS HAVE A CALENDAR)
Biden–Trump presidential debate, June 27, 2024, reviewed by FactCheck.org.
WHAT THE RECORD SHOWS (BRING SNACKS)
- FactCheck.org notes that killing a baby after birth is homicide and illegal in every state.
- The claim misrepresents abortion law.
WHY THIS MATTERS
'After birth' is not abortion. It has another name, and it is a crime.
THE FACTS (SORRY)
FactCheck.org notes that killing a baby after birth is homicide and illegal; the claim misrepresents abortion law.
Finding: FalseBold. Wrong, but bold.
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