Mika Brzezinski Slams Donald Trump Over Abortion Restrictions and Women’s Health

Mika Brzezinski, co-host of MSNBC‘s Morning Joe, delivered a scathing critique of former President Donald Trump‘s impact on women’s health and reproductive rights. Her comments came in the context of discussing the stringent abortion regulations that have been implemented following the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court, which was facilitated by Trump’s appointees.

Brzezinski highlighted the personal and tragic stories of women affected by these laws, including Deborah Dorbert from Florida. Dorbert’s case, previously covered by The Washington Post, involved her being denied medical care to terminate her pregnancy due to a rare and fatal condition affecting her baby, known as Potter syndrome. This forced her to carry the pregnancy to term despite knowing the baby would not survive, causing significant emotional and physical distress for her and her family.

Brzezinski emphasized the broader implications of Trump’s policies, stating that they are “killing us” and putting women’s reproductive health at risk. She pointed out that some women have already lost their lives due to these restrictive laws and warned that if Trump were to secure another term, the situation could worsen significantly. Her remarks underscored the urgent need for voters to be aware of these issues as they prepare to cast their votes in the upcoming election.

Brzezinski’s comments also touched on other controversial aspects of Trump’s presidency, including his authoritarian tendencies, relationships with authoritarian leaders, and controversial remarks. However, she stressed that the peril posed to women’s health and well-being by his policies is particularly critical and deserves immediate attention.