The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is launching a campaign in Florida to criticize former President Trump’s stance on abortion. This comes after the state’s highest court cleared the path for a ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. The DNC is using billboards to highlight this issue and raise awareness among the public.
The campaign, initially revealed to The Hill, aims to raise awareness through billboards in various cities across Florida. The billboards will be displayed in Tampa, Orlando, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Daytona Beach, targeting both English and Spanish-speaking communities. The message on the billboards will emphasize the impact of Donald Trump’s policies, stating, “Thanks to Donald Trump, abortion is banned in Florida. His determination to extend this ban nationwide remains unwavering.”
According to a statement to The Hill, DNC spokesperson Jackie Bush expressed that Donald Trump is responsible for depriving millions of women in Florida and throughout the United States of their autonomy over their bodies, and he even takes pride in it. With Trump advocating for a nationwide abortion ban, women in states like Florida are prepared to resist and make their voices heard in the upcoming November elections. They are determined to halt Trump’s relentless attack on their rights and freedoms.
Days after a Florida court upheld the state’s 15-week ban on abortion, a billboard campaign has been launched. This decision also means that a separate six-week ban will come into effect on May 1, which will ban abortion at a stage of pregnancy before many women even realize they are pregnant. It is worth noting that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) signed the six-week ban into law last year, right before he announced his presidential run.
In a significant decision, the court has granted permission for a ballot measure to be presented to voters in November. This measure aims to safeguard the accessibility of abortion in the state.
Trump, the presumed Republican nominee for president, has yet to comment on the court ruling. When asked about his thoughts on the six-week ban, he mentioned that he will be addressing the topic of abortion in the upcoming week, but did not offer any further details.
The former president has been evading questions regarding his stance on signing a national abortion ban if he were to be reelected. Rather than giving a clear answer, he has consistently expressed his intention to seek a resolution that would bring the country together on this highly contentious matter. He has emphasized his support for exceptions in cases of rape, incest, and when the life of the mother is at risk.
Trump has often claimed credit for the termination of Roe v. Wade by appointing three conservative Supreme Court justices.
Abortion has emerged as a significant driving force for Democratic voters ever since the Supreme Court decision revoked the federal right to abortion access almost two years ago. President Biden and his campaign have harnessed this issue to rally support in the lead-up to the upcoming general election in November.
The Biden campaign wasted no time in releasing an ad on Tuesday, in response to the Florida decision. The ad hones in on Trump’s remarks, where he proudly takes credit for putting an end to Roe v. Wade.
