Democrat politician Laurie Pohutsky STERILISES herself because of Trump presidency & launches into shock attack

Democrat politician Laurie Pohutsky STERILISES herself because of Trump presidency & launches into shock attack
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Democrat politician Laurie Pohutsky STERILISES herself because of Trump presidency & launches into shock attack
Author: Aliki Kraterou
Published: Feb, 07 2025 13:18

DEMOCRAT lawmaker Laurie Pohutsky said she has sterilised herself to avoid a pregnancy during Donald Trump’s term in office. The 36-year-old Michigan state representative made the shocking announcement during a protest against Trump's second administration outside the Michigan State Capitol. Pohutsky, said she underwent the procedure because she believed the US President would ban abortions. She said during the Wednesday protest: "Just under two weeks ago, I underwent surgery to ensure that I would never have to navigate a pregnancy in Donald Trump’s America.

 [Headshot of Laurie Pohutsky.]
Image Credit: The Sun [Headshot of Laurie Pohutsky.]

"I refuse to let my body be treated as currency by an administration that only sees value in my ability to procreate.". She added: "If you know people who are questioning how serious this is, I’m going to repeat myself. "A sitting government official opted for voluntary sterilisation because she was uncertain she would be able to access contraception in the future.". After facing backlash following her comments, Pohutsky took it to social media to respond.

 [Photo of Donald Trump in the Oval Office.]
Image Credit: The Sun [Photo of Donald Trump in the Oval Office.]

She wrote on X: "Oh my… it would seem that many men with profile photos of other people have read the news and are not very happy with me today. "So anyway, who else is excited for the new Lady Gaga album?. "The fact that so many conservative men take personal offense to a decision that I made with my husband about my health care and future just proves the point that we shouldn't assume that right is secure.".

 [Protester holding a sign that reads
Image Credit: The Sun [Protester holding a sign that reads "MY BODY MY CHOICE" at a march.]

Trump has a complex relationship to the abortion issue. Last month he reinstated the Mexico City policy halting US aid to groups providing or promoting abortion services overseas. Abortion in the US has been a highly sensitive issue ever since the Supreme Court overturned the landmark ruling Roe V Wade in 2022. The decision meant the issues of abortion would be up to state legislators. Trump applauded the court’s decision at the time saying the ruling "will work out for everybody.".

 [A protester holds a sign that reads
Image Credit: The Sun [A protester holds a sign that reads "WOMEN'S RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS" at a demonstration.]

He said in 2022: "This is following the Constitution, and giving rights back when they should have been given long ago. "I think, in the end, this is something that will work out for everybody. "This brings everything back to the states where it has always belonged.". It comes after Trump signed an executive order banning transgender women from female events and declared the "war is over". Trump's order allows US government agencies to deny money to schools that allow transgender athletes to compete on women's teams.

 [Photo of Laurie Pohutsky, Michigan representative, holding her attendee name tag.]
Image Credit: The Sun [Photo of Laurie Pohutsky, Michigan representative, holding her attendee name tag.]

DURING his first week in office, Trump revived two anti-abortion policies from his first term. He brought back the Hyde Amendment which means federal funds cannot be used to pay for abortions. Biden had reversed the policy after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. Trump said in the executive order "The previous administration disregarded this established, commonsense policy by embedding forced taxpayer funding of elective abortions in a wide variety of Federal programs.".

 [Protesters march holding signs advocating for worker rights and strong unions.]
Image Credit: The Sun [Protesters march holding signs advocating for worker rights and strong unions.]

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