Focus on the Family Calls for ABC News Correction Following Debate, Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting Preborn Lives and Exposing Infanticide
In the aftermath of Tuesday night’s highly anticipated presidential debate in Philadelphia, which drew nearly 60 million viewers, a contentious issue emerged that strikes at the heart of one of the nation’s longest-standing moral debates — the sanctity of life.
While much of the debate focused on the political clash between Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee, and former President Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, the night took a significant turn during a discussion on abortion. ABC moderator Linsey Davis made a false “fact check” claim that quickly drew the attention of pro-life advocates. Davis stated, “There is no state in this country where it is legal to kill a baby after it’s born,” which was later flagged by Focus on the Family for its inaccuracy.
Daly Issues Letter to ABC
In response, Focus on the Family President Jim Daly issued a letter to ABC News, urging the network to correct the statement. According to Daly, “Babies who are born after failed abortions have been legally abandoned and have died. That’s infanticide.” He pointed out that the issue of babies born alive after failed abortions remains unresolved, and the repeated blocking of the “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act” in Congress underscores this tragic reality.
Focus on the Family, through its ongoing pro-life initiatives like Operation Ultrasound, has remained steadfast in its mission to save lives. The program has reportedly saved over 500,000 preborn babies since its inception, and the organization continues to share the hope of Jesus Christ with vulnerable mothers facing difficult decisions.
For pro-life advocates, Tuesday night’s debate served as a reminder that the fight to protect the unborn is far from over. Daly reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to this cause, calling it not just a political issue, but a deeply moral one.
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