EMILYs List Statement on Donald Trump’s Call for a National Abortion Ban

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following today’s New York Times story reporting that Donald Trump supports a national abortion ban, EMILYs List Interim President Jessica Mackler released the following statement:

“Let me be very clear: Donald Trump wants a national abortion ban.

“As Trump continues to credit himself for overturning Roe v. Wade and pushing essential health care out of the hands of millions, nobody should be painting him as moderate. He is extreme. These Republicans will say ANYTHING to win elections, but the reality is if Trump is elected, he will not hesitate to ban abortion. That is a sure thing.

“In this moment, the way to protect reproductive rights is to elect leaders who will stand with the American people and defend our freedom. Abortion is on the ballot in November and at EMILYs List we’re going to continue to make sure that every single voter knows exactly what’s at stake.”

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