Hillary Clinton trolled for slamming Democrats over abortion while praising Republicans' strategy

WASHINGTON, DC: In a recent interview, former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, 76, expressed her frustration with her party's lack of action in protecting abortion rights leading up to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade.

Discussing her forthcoming book, 'The Fall of Roe: The Rise of a New America,' Clinton highlighted the Democrats' failure to anticipate the persistent and organized efforts of the pro-life movement.

Clinton criticizes Democratic approach to abortion rights

"We didn’t take it seriously, and we didn’t understand the threat," Clinton told the New York Times. "Most Democrats, most Americans, did not realize we are in an existential struggle for the future of this country."

She argued that the Democratic Party’s inability to codify abortion rights into federal law, even when they had control of the Senate, stemmed from a misguided belief that these rights would never be at risk.

Clinton acknowledged the determination and strategic prowess of the pro-life movement, contrasting it with the Democratic Party's approach.

"The right is relentless. You know, they take a loss, they get back up, they regroup, they raise more money," Clinton remarked. "It’s tremendously impressive the way that they operate. And we have nothing like it on our side."

She suggested that this lack of equivalent organization and funding left the Democrats unprepared for the challenges posed by the right.

Reflecting on her 2016 presidential campaign, Clinton noted that her warnings about a Trump presidency leading to the overturning of abortion rights were dismissed as alarmist.

As the 2024 election cycle approaches, she anticipates similar dismissals of her dire predictions.

"I mean, if we don’t make the right decision in this election in our country, we may never have another actual election," she stated. "I will put that out there because I believe it. And if we no longer have another actual election, we will be governed by a small minority of right-wing forces that are well organized and well-funded and are getting exactly what they want in terms of turning the clock back on women."

Clinton faces quite a pushback on social media

Clinton's comments ignited a fierce backlash on social media, with many criticizing her for attempting to influence the upcoming election.

"Don't go away mad, Hillary. Just go away," one posted on X.

"The old battle-ax just can't help trying to insert herself into election season. Guess what, most people aren't interested in what she has to say," another wrote.

"She's just trying to fire up democrats and bring abortion back to the top of the list!" someone else chimed in.

"Why can’t this evil shrew just go away once and for all? It’s always sour grapes with her, and it always will be," a comment read.

"I really want ol Hildawg to dust off the boots and run one more time. Replace Dementia Joe and lose to Trump one more time. Please," another quipped.

Trump's stance on abortion and contraception

The interview's release coincided with former President Donald Trump's statements on birth control and abortion. Trump recently declared that he "will never advocate imposing restrictions on birth control" and pledged to prevent the Republican Party from supporting any bans on contraception.

Last month, Trump emphasized his belief in states' rights to determine their own abortion laws, provided there are exceptions for rape, incest, and the life of the mother. He also voiced his support for in vitro fertilization.

"We should always be on the side of the miracle of life and the side of mothers, fathers, and their beautiful babies," Trump stated.

President Biden and his re-election campaign have alleged that Trump would support a nationwide abortion ban and impose restrictions on contraception. This issue remains a significant concern among various voter demographics.

According to the latest Fox News Poll, abortion is the top issue for self-described Democrats (24%), suburban women (24%), very liberal individuals (23%), Black voters (17%), those with a college degree (17%), and voters under age 30 (16%).

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