The article discusses the issue of chemical abortion pills in the United States and the role that Democratic presidents have played in allowing their widespread use. The author, whose family was once proud Democrats, laments the decision by Presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden to make the loss of life a business by unleashing these pills on the market. The administration’s actions have harmed women and girls while benefiting the powerful abortion industry. The author calls for leadership and key appointments to undo this gift to the abortion industry.
President Clinton’s administration worked to bring the drug to the U.S. market in 2000, with assurances that women’s safety would be a priority. Health and safety standards put in place to protect mothers came under attack during Obama’s tenure, and President Biden has continued in the same footsteps, appointing individuals who support making it easier to sell these pills. The FDA knows that the pills can kill women but has allowed policies that prioritize the expedited sale of these deadly drugs over women’s health.
The article highlights several risks associated with chemical abortion pills, including injury, infertility, empowered abusers, and death, as well as environmental harm. The pills are often used against mothers without their knowledge or consent, making them a dream drug for abusers and sex traffickers. The author calls for action to address the environmental impact of these pills, as they contribute to pollution and pose risks to wildlife.
The author suggests steps that former President Donald Trump could take to address the abuse of federal power by Democratic administrations in relation to chemical abortion pills. These steps include key appointments to reverse harmful policies, demanding environmental testing, championing health and safety standards, and addressing illegal online vendors selling the pills in violation of state laws. The author also calls for an end to the Justice Department’s attacks on pro-life individuals and for cutting funding to schools distributing the pills.
Confronting the politically protected business of chemical abortion pills will require a champion who prioritizes women, girls, and the preborn over the expedited sale of these deadly drugs. The author emphasizes the importance of ending the abuse of federal power to push these pills and calls for action to protect women’s health and the environment. Kristan Hawkins, president of Students for Life of America and Students for Life Action, expresses her concerns about the impact of chemical abortion pills and calls for a change in policies to address these issues.
