Donald Trump’s Wednesday appearance on Fox News, recorded Tuesday, highlighted how his campaign is working to boost voter turnout among people who support him already, reports The Wall Street Journal.
The town hall—geared to the women who watch the conservative network during the day—was an effort for Trump to bridge the gender gap he has faced as women are concerned about the loss of abortion rights in the country, an act by the Supreme Court for which Trump has taken credit.
With a folksy background of chuck wagons, American flags and yellow flowers, Trump answered questions on topics ranging from the economy to foreign policy. The entire room of women raised their hands when asked if they were concerned about biological men playing in women’s sports.
HUGE moment in Trump's town hall:
— Moms for Safe Neighborhoods (@MomsSafe) October 16, 2024
"How many of you are worried about biological men and boys competing against women and girls in sports?"
The entire room raises their hands.
Trump responds: “We’re not gonna let it happen." pic.twitter.com/bohZKXbfaR
Trump repeated several false statements that went unchecked by Faulkner, including an exaggeration of the inflation rate and the estimated number of immigrants who have crossed the border illegally.
Near the end of the town hall, Trump said “everybody,” including “the Democrats” and “the liberals,” wanted abortion rights to be decided by the states, adding “nobody wanted it to be in the federal government.” Harris has said if she is elected, she will push Congress to pass a law enshrining the right to an abortion.
Asked about protecting infertility care, which has been at risk since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Trump called himself “the father of IVF,” referring to in vitro fertilization, and said he supported it.
When Faulkner pointed out that Democrats’ response to the town hall was an event featuring the family of Amber Thurman, a woman who died after driving across state lines to get abortion medication, Trump said, “We’ll get better ratings, I promise.” The women and Faulkner laughed.
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