Florida Governor DeSantis Criticizes Reporter for Defending Democrats' Stance on Abortion

Ron DeSantis Criticizes Reporter Over Abortion Comments

Ron DeSantis, a Republican presidential candidate, criticized a reporter during an interview for her comments about the Democratic Party's position on abortion. In response to a question about whether he would veto a federal bill implementing a nationwide abortion ban, DeSantis stated that he would be a pro-life president and advocate for pro-life policies.

DeSantis Accuses Left of Supporting "Infanticide"

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made a statement criticizing the Left's stance on abortion, accusing them of wanting to override pro-life protections and allowing abortions up until the moment of birth, which he referred to as "infanticide." However, a reporter named Mary Ellen Klas interrupted him, stating that his statement was a misrepresentation of the situation. She pointed out that only 1.3% of abortions occur at 21 weeks of pregnancy or later.

Debate Over Democratic Party's Stance on Abortion

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Democratic Party Chair Terry Burns engaged in a heated debate over the Democratic Party's stance on abortion. DeSantis argued that Democrats have embraced a more pro-abortion agenda, while Burns denied this claim. DeSantis pointed out that Democrats in certain areas of the country have actively pursued policies that promote abortion, but Burns insisted that the party does not view abortion as a positive good for society. The two disagreed on the perception of most Americans regarding the societal impact of abortion.

DeSantis Responds to Reporter's Question

In this news clip, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis responds to a reporter's question about Democrats' support for unrestricted abortion. DeSantis pushes back on the reporter, accusing her of lying and mentioning states like California that actually allow unrestricted abortion. The clip includes DeSantis' full answer, which was not aired by NBC until now. The circumstances surrounding the discussion are described as tragic.

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