Matt Gaetz Under Fire for Resurfaced Video Fat-Shaming Abortion Activists

After making statements that were seen to be fat-shaming toward reproductive rights activists, a video of Matt Gaetz, a former congressman and the candidate whom Donald Trump has chosen to serve as Attorney General, has been revived and has caused controversy. Gaetz made fun of ladies who were fighting for the right to have an abortion in the video that was taken at a Turning Point Action event in July 2022. He implied that these women were unattractive and unlikely to become pregnant.

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During his address, Gaetz voiced his disapproval of the women who were present at pro-abortion protests. He asked, "Why is it that the women who have the least likelihood of becoming pregnant are the ones who are the most concerned about having abortions?" In the following moment, he yelled out, "No one wants to impregnate you if you look like a thumb."

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Gaetz's problematic speech regarding delicate political matters is brought to light by the remarks, which have been widely condemned as being insulting and damaging to others' bodies. The sentiments made by Gaetz are reflective of a larger trend of offensive comments that have followed him throughout his political career, notwithstanding the outrage this has caused. The reemergence of this video is revitalizing conversations over whether or not he is qualified to hold a high-level position.

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