September 22, 2023
The former President of the United States, Donald Trump, has been in the news lately. Shocking we know – but what was actually shocking was the reason why he was in the news. Specifically, Trump had some unfortunate comments about abortion as a “campaign issue.” Needless to say, Students for Life Action (SFLAction) responded – and that made headlines too.
( CLICK HERE to read our full letter to the President, challenging him to clarify or change his views on abortion.)
Here’s a media roundup of some of our best coverage:
AP / MSN: Trump calls DeSantis abortion ban ‘a terrible mistake,’ sparking anger from some key Republicans
“Kristan Hawkins, president of Students for Life Action, called the interview “extremely disappointing” and sent a letter to Trump asking him to clarify his statements. The organization, one of the largest anti-abortion groups in the U.S., said it plans a $5 million door-knocking campaign in 2024 but noted its members were discouraged by Trump’s comments.”
NBC: Trump gets hit from all sides for testing a softer abortion message ‘in order to win’:
Students for Life Action’s Kristan Hawkins published a letter to Trump saying that his remarks were “tremendously discouraging” to activists and volunteers. “Heartbeat Laws are far from terrible. They should be an absolute minimum for any Republican candidate committed to protecting many from death by direct abortion.”
Politico: Trump steamrolls anti-abortion groups
“He won’t feel pressure until it’s applied, and we’re willing to apply it,” said Kristi Hamrick, the chief policy strategist with Students for Life of America. “You cannot ignore the human rights issue of our time and still get our vote.”
BBC Yahoo / AOL: Trump abortion backlash spotlights a Republican balancing act
“And Students for Life president Kristan Hawkins wrote her letter, threatening to pull her group’s 1,000 volunteers off the campaign trail. “The pro-life vote is up for grabs,” Ms Hawkins said.”
Daily Caller: ‘Get On Board’: Pro-Life Advocates Blast Trump For Calling Six-Week Abortion Ban A ‘Terrible Mistake’
Kristin Hawkins, president of Students for Life, also chastised Trump, arguing that “protecting human life at 5 or 6 weeks isn’t a ‘terrible thing’… it’s the right thing,” according to a Twitter post.
NY Post: Trump ripped by right after calling DeSantis’ six-week abortion ban ‘terrible’
““Hey @realDonaldTrump, protecting human life at 5 or 6 weeks isn’t a ‘terrible thing’ … it’s the right thing,” added Kristan Hawkins, president of Students for Life.”
Washington Times: DeSantis warns pro-lifers that Trump will ‘sell you out’ on abortion
Kristan Hawkins, President of Students for Life Action, tweeted: “Hey @realDonaldTrump, protecting human life at 5 or 6 weeks isn’t a ‘terrible thing’… it’s the right thing.”
Spectrum 1: Trump calls DeSantis abortion ban ‘a terrible mistake,’ sparking anger from some key Republicans
“The pro-life vote is up for grabs,” Hawkins stated. “We need clarity on your vision even as we celebrate your pro-life record.”
Fox News: Pro-life groups remind Trump they aren’t a ‘cheap date’ after recent abortion remarks
“He won’t feel pressure until it’s applied, and we’re willing to apply it,” Kristi Hamrick, chief policy strategist with Students for Life of America, told the outlet. “You cannot ignore the human rights issue of our time and still get our vote.”
Washington Post: House GOP leadership scrapped a planned vote last night on a transparency bill that had divided key Democrats. Former president Donald Trump is facing calls from antiabortion groups to clarify his stance on the issue & Trump, who paved way for Roe repeal, faces abortion blowback from right.
LifeSite: Dear Trump: Abortion isn’t a business deal where ‘both sides’ have valid points
“Hey @realDonaldTrump, protecting human life at 5 or 6 weeks isn’t a ‘terrible thing’… it’s the right thing,” Students for Life of America President Kristan Hawkins wrote.
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