Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, a MAGA Republican and one of Donald Trump’s closest allies, has described Planned Parenthood’s initiative to offer free vasectomies and medication abortion near next week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, as “heartbreaking.”
“Planned Parenthood is going to provide free vasectomies and abortions at the Democratic National Convention this upcoming week,” she added.
Newsweek contacted Greene’s spokesperson and Planned Parenthood Great Rivers for comment by email on Sunday morning, outside of standard working hours.
“All free vasectomy and medication abortions are filled for our mobile health clinic in Chicago,” Planned Parenthood Great Rivers wrote on X on Saturday.
The group wrote on X calling for the Democratic National Convention to “stop funding abortions and make birth free.”
One of Donald Trump’s closest allies, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, a MAGA Republican, has called Planned Parenthood’s plan to provide free medication abortions and vasectomies in the vicinity of next week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, “heartbreaking.”. “.”.
“I assumed this was a hoax, but it’s real,” she posted on Saturday on X. “This coming week at the Democratic National Convention, Planned Parenthood will be offering free vasectomies and abortions,” she continued. It really is heartbreaking and difficult to even comprehend. The most priceless gift is motherhood; choose life. ****.
Planned Parenthood Great Rivers bills itself as the area’s preeminent supplier, trainer, and defender of sexual and reproductive health services. Louis region, intends to operate a mobile health clinic close to the DNC on August 19 and 20. There are reports that those who have made an appointment will receive a free medication abortion or vasectomy, while emergency contraception will be given to those who do not have an appointment.
Outside of regular business hours on Sunday morning, Newsweek emailed Planned Parenthood Great Rivers and the spokesperson for Greene to request comment.
Per Planned Parenthood, the typical cost of a vasectomy in the U.S. S. depends on where, what kind, and if it is covered by health insurance. It can range from zero to $1,000, including follow-up visits. The procedure may come with a higher price tag than some people can afford.
Due to strong demand, the center already has a waiting list for vasectomy appointments. On Saturday, Planned Parenthood Great Rivers posted on X, saying, “All free vasectomy and medication abortions are filled for our mobile health clinic in Chicago.”.
The statement continued, saying, “Check back soon—we will share the interest form link again if we have cancellations.” Patients will still be able to visit the 11 Planned Parenthood health centers located in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs.
Appointments for medication abortions were still available at the center’s Chicago mobile health clinic as of Saturday.
Due to its proximity to Missouri, where abortion is currently illegal unless it is necessary for medical emergencies, southern Illinois, home of Planned Parenthood Great Rivers, is a highly significant place to offer free medication abortions or vasectomy services. According to data from the Guttmacher Institute, 8,710 Missourians traveled to Illinois and 2,860 to Kansas in 2023 to undergo abortions.
Similar to Greene, conservatives have reacted to the initiative with incredulity and rage. “The depravity of humankind has reached a point that breaks my heart and troubles my soul on a daily basis,” wrote Sarah Fields, president of the conservative group Texas Freedom Coalition, in response to it on X. Sincerely, I hope God comes back soon. This just cannot go on. ****.
Another national organization opposed to abortion rights, Democrats for Life, has expressed disapproval of the Democratic Party’s stance on the matter. The group posted a letter on X requesting that the Democratic National Convention “make birth free and stop funding abortions.”. “.”.
But since Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris is anticipated to take a more assertive stance on the issue than Democratic nominee Joe Biden did, defending access to abortion is probably going to be a major theme of the convention next week.
Throughout her career and her time serving in President Joe Biden’s administration, the vice president has continuously supported access to abortion, denouncing the Supreme Court’s decision to reverse Roe v. Wade in 2022’s summer.
