President Trump weighed-in on the ongoing abortion debate during his State of the Union address Tuesday night; demanding Congressional lawmakers enact legislation that would “prohibit late term abortions.”
“Lawmakers in New York cheered with delight upon the passage of legislation that would allow a baby to be ripped from the mother’s womb moments from birth. These are living, feeling, beautiful babies who will never get a chance to share their love and their dreams with the world,” said the President.
“To defend the dignity of every person, I’m asking Congress to pass legislation to prohibit the late-term abortion of children,” he added.
TRUMP TO DEMOCRATS: ‘America Will NEVER Be a Socialist Country’
President Trump slammed the Democrats’ recent far-left proposals during his State of the Union address Tuesday night; telling progressive lawmakers ‘America will never be a socialist country.’
President Trump takes a direct shot at socialism: "Tonight, we renew our resolve that America will never be a socialist country." Sen. Bernie Sanders is seen frowning #SOTU https://t.co/EXZ8FU2DXV pic.twitter.com/WNNYm83eGD
— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 6, 2019
“Here in the United States we are alarmed by the new calls to adopt socialism in our country. America was founded on liberty and independence, and not government coercion, domination, and control,” said the President.
“We are born free, and we will stay free. Tonight, we renew our resolve that America will never be a socialist country,” he added.
TRUMP TAKES THE HOUSE: Poll Shows 76% APPROVE of the President’s Speech
A new poll published by CBS News just hours after President Trump’s State of the Union address show a whopping 76% approved of the Commander-in-Chief’s annual speech before both Houses of Congress.
“Three in four viewers approved of President Trump’s State of the Union Address,” posted CBS News on social media.
Three in four viewers approved of President Trump’s State of the Union Address. pic.twitter.com/suj1Gn9Hfq
— CBS News Poll (@CBSNewsPoll) February 6, 2019
The President’s address was well-received across the board; with viewers largely supporting his calls for serious reforms on immigration, the economy, and national security.