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Vice President Harris Visits Planned Parenthood, Sparks Controversy

Kamala Harris's historic visit to a Planned Parenthood clinic in Minnesota draws criticism from pro-life groups and underscores the deep divide on abortion rights.

Using the word "abortion." Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at Planned Parenthood, Thursday, March. 14, 2024, in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Overview

  • Vice President Kamala Harris visited a Planned Parenthood clinic in Minnesota, marking a historic first for a sitting U.S. vice president.
  • Pro-life groups vehemently criticized the visit, calling it a 'normalization of evil' and organizing protests outside the clinic.
  • Minnesota Governor Tim Walz defended Harris's visit and urged 'old white men' to listen to women on the issue of abortion.
  • The visit highlights the Biden administration's commitment to reproductive rights amid ongoing debates and legislation on abortion.
  • Republicans, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, oppose federal legislation to protect in vitro fertilization, further polarizing the issue.