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Coverage dated September 10, 2024

Trump repeats the false claim that Democrats support abortion 'after birth' in debate

Headline from Delaware Public Media

In Tuesday's presidential debate, former President Donald Trump again falsely claimed that Democrats support abortions "after birth" and "executing" babies.

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  1. Breitbart News

    Fact Check: ABC's Linsey Davis Tries to Correct Trump on Abortion (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Many Democrat-run states allow abortion up to birth, which may include allowing a baby with severe problems to die after birth is induced.

  2. The New Republic

    Trump Makes Unhinged Claim in Debate About Tim Walz’s Abortion Stance (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    Donald Trump seems to think Tim Walz and Kamala Harris support infanticide.

  3. Delaware Public Media

    Trump repeats the false claim that Democrats support abortion 'after birth' in debate (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    In Tuesday's presidential debate, former President Donald Trump again falsely claimed that Democrats support abortions "after birth" and "executing" babies.

  4. The Washington Free Beacon

    Trump Takes Matters Into His Own Hands on Late-Term Abortion in Fiery Debate Exchange with Kamala Harris (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    The Washington Free Beacon's feed description

    Former president Donald Trump took matters into his own hands during Tuesday’s debate with Vice President Kamala Harris on the issue of late-term abortion, pressing the Democrat on whether she supports abortions up to the ninth month of pregnancy—but Harris refused to answer.

  5. Washington Times

    Trump says Democrats support abortion after birth (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Former President Donald Trump said Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz are for the "execution" of babies up until and after birth.

  6. Salon

    “Execute the baby:” Trump falsely claims Democrats support abortion after birth (opens Salon)

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    Salon's feed description

    "There is no state in this country where it is legal to kill a baby after it's born": ABC anchor Linsey Davis

  7. The Federalist

    Harris Refuses To Say If She Supports Abortion Up To Birth (opens The Federalist)

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    The Federalist's feed description

    The moderator who told off Trump for noting Democrats' unlimited abortion agenda allowed Harris to continue with her abortion deceptions.

  8. Washington Examiner

    Harris vs. Trump: Fact-checking late-term abortion debate (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Trump tried to redirect the debate to Democrats' support for abortions late in pregnancy.

  9. New York Post

    Trump claims Harris supports abortions in the ‘ninth month’ — and she doesn’t deny it during presidential debate (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Former President Donald Trump suggested that if elected, Vice President Kamala Harris’ administration would move to allow abortions in the “ninth month” and “after birth” during Tuesday’s heated presidential debate.

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