Donald Trump headlined an anti-abortion gala on Tuesday. His speech praised activists working to limit abortion’s availability in the United States, quoted the Bible, and credited the members of congress in the audience.


Donald Trump headlined an anti-abortion gala on Tuesday. His speech praised activists working to limit abortion’s availability in the United States, quoted the Bible, and credited the members of congress in the audience.
The event was hosted by the Susan B. Anthony List, an anti-abortion organization that promotes politicians, especially women, who will support its agenda. But a transcript of Trump’s remarks acknowledging congressional representatives reveals just how few women were actually present:
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As evidenced by the frequency of the name “Steve,” congressional representation at the event did not exactly represent the typical demographic of abortion patients. Out of 22 congresspeople recognized by Trump, 18 were white men. The majority of Americans who request abortions are women of color.