The Biden campaign has announced plans to air an abortion-focused ad during a commercial break at the upcoming presidential debate. The campaign aims to highlight President Joe Biden's stance on reproductive rights and contrast it with former President Donald Trump's policies.
Democrats view abortion rights as a crucial issue that could sway voters in the upcoming election. They have been vocal in linking new restrictions on abortion to Trump, accusing him of promoting cruelty and chaos following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Biden's campaign has frequently featured testimonials from women impacted by state abortion bans in its ads. In response to the recent dismissal of an appeal over Idaho's strict abortion ban by the Supreme Court, the campaign launched a new TV ad featuring an Idaho obstetrician who had relocated out of fear of potential criminal charges for providing care under the restriction.
In the ad, Dr. Lauren Miller condemns the restrictive laws as barbaric and regressive, stating that they pose a significant risk to women's lives. She attributes the enactment of such laws to Donald Trump, holding him responsible for endangering women's health and well-being.