Topic: Infanticide

A 2019 clip of former Virginia Governor Ralph Northam resurfaced, discussing the care of infants delivered alive after failed abortion attempts. Recent undercover recordings from a Washington D.C. clinic describe late-term abortion procedures involving fetal injections at eight months of pregnancy. These facts are presented to counter debate claims that such procedures do not occur or are not supported by certain political factions.

Rick Wilson of the Lincoln Project appeared on MSNBC with Katie Tur to discuss Donald Trump's debate performance, characterizing him as a "pathological liar." The discussion touched on Trump's claims regarding infanticide, which referenced controversial 2019 comments by the Governor of Virginia. Critics argue that the media's focus on Trump's "lies" is a tactic to distract from Biden's poor performance and boost cable news ratings.

A discussion on new abortion legislation in California and Maryland highlights language that critics say could allow for "perinatal" death—effectively infanticide up to 28 days after birth. While proponents claim the language is intended to protect women from prosecution for pregnancy loss, skeptics argue the specific "28-day" timeframe is intentional. The hosts use dark humor to describe the potential for "clubbing centers" for infants.

California's AB 2223 has drawn intense criticism for language that could potentially decriminalize "perinatal death" up to 28 days after birth. Critics argue the bill's wording creates a loophole that prevents law enforcement from investigating the deaths of infants. The legislation is viewed by some as an extreme extension of abortion rights that borders on state-sanctioned infanticide.