Harris and Trump Debate Abortion Policies

During the recent presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump exchanged sharp criticisms over their conflicting abortion stances. Harris vowed to restore Roe v. Wade protections and accused Trump of being responsible for state-level abortion bans resulting from his Supreme Court appointments. She warned that a Trump re-election could lead to a national abortion ban through his 'Project 2025.' Trump defended the Supreme Court's ruling as returning abortion regulation to the states, denying any intent to impose a nationwide ban. Harris highlighted the moral implications of denying women control over their own bodies, emphasizing that survivors of sexual violence should not be subjected to such restrictions. The debate underscores the centrality of reproductive rights in the 2024 election cycle, with upcoming votes on abortion rights in several states.