USA Michelle Obama: "We are more than just birthing machines"
Former First Lady Michelle Obama believes women's rights are under threat if Donald Trump is re-elected. Women must not become victims of the frustration of men who, disappointed with the political system, vote for the Republican presidential candidate or do not want to go to the polls at all, Obama warned at a campaign event in the state of Michigan with Democrat Kamala Harris. Obama said: "If we don't get this election right, your wives, daughters, mothers - we women - will become collateral damage of your anger."
27.10.2024, 04:54
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Obama: "Your choice is your private business"
Obama described how a lack of medical care could be life-threatening for women. She spoke of situations in which women are forced to travel across state borders just to get access to a necessary medication or an appointment at a clinic. In this context, Obama emphasized the importance of bodily self-determination: "We are more than just birthing machines." She appealed to women whose opinions might not be heard in their own environment: "Your choice is your private matter."
After the Supreme Court overturned the nationwide abortion law under a conservative majority created by then US President Trump, restrictive regulations and even bans were introduced in the USA. The Democrats are campaigning to restore the general right to abortion; the Republicans want to leave the decision to the states.
Obama: Dismissing behavior with "Trump is just Trump"
At the beginning of her speech, Obama also criticized the unequal standards by which Harris and Trump are measured: "We expect Kamala to present herself as intelligent, eloquent and disciplined, while Trump is expected to have no understanding of politics or moral integrity," she said. Many would simply dismiss his behavior with the words "Trump is just Trump".
Michelle Obama is one of the most respected personalities in the USA and normally remains outside the political arena. Her presence in the Harris campaign could therefore also appeal to undecided voters who traditionally feel less attracted to partisan messages.
