Vice President Kamala Harris addressed a significant and emotional issue during a recent campaign event with Oprah Winfrey, speaking about Amber Nicole Thurman’s death, which was connected to Georgia’s restrictive abortion laws.
Thurman’s family, attending the event, shared their heartbreak over losing Amber after she faced complications from an abortion and was denied necessary care.
The incident, exposed by a ProPublica investigation, underscores the tragic consequences of the state’s abortion restrictions, which criminalize providers after six weeks of pregnancy.
Harris emphasized the wider implications of such laws across the U.S., blaming Donald Trump’s Supreme Court appointees for overturning Roe v. Wade.
event was designed to appeal to undecided suburban women, with Winfrey interviewing Harris on key issues like reproductive rights, gun safety, and immigration.
The live-streamed discussion also included appearances from celebrities like Bryan Cranston, Jennifer Lopez, and Chris Rock, who voiced their optimism about Harris’ leadership and the political future she represents.
The event highlighted Harris’ rising support in swing states, including Michigan, as she campaigns to replace President Joe Biden in the upcoming election.