State Democrat Lawmaker Sterilizes Herself To Avoid “Pregnancy In Donald Trump’s America”

A Michigan Democratic state lawmaker said she underwent surgery to voluntarily sterilize herself to avoid pregnancy during President Trump’s term.

“Just under two weeks ago, I underwent surgery to ensure that I would never have to navigate a pregnancy in Donald Trump’s America,” Michigan state Rep. Laurie Pohutsky (D-Livonia) said, according to Michigan Advance.

“I refuse to let my body be treated as currency by an administration that only sees value in my ability to procreate,” she continued.

“If you know people who are questioning how serious this is, I’m going to repeat myself: A sitting government official opted for voluntary sterilization because she was uncertain she would be able to access contraception in the future,” she added.

Michigan Democrat state Rep. Laurie Pohutsky sterilizes herself to avoid getting pregnant under Trump presidency.

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Michigan Advance reports:

Pohutsky was speaking to hundreds of protesters who gathered Wednesday on the lawn of the Michigan Capitol as part of the national “50501 Movement,” which aimed to hold 50 protests in 50 states on one day. Other demonstrations were held at state capitals in West Virginia, Georgia, Alaska, Arizona, Florida and Washington state.

Several Michigan protesters’ signs warned of fascism, Nazis and coups. While many signs criticized Trump, Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency were another popular target.

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From The Daily Wire:

Since taking office, Trump has reinstated the Mexico City policy, stopping U.S. foreign aid from funding abortions, and he pardoned 23 pro-life activists who were prosecuted by the Biden administration after protesting at abortion clinics. But it’s unclear how any actions taken by the Trump administration apply to Pohutsky’s reproductive concerns, and Pohutsky’s office has not responded to a Daily Wire request for comment.

Trump said while on the campaign trail that he would leave abortion legislation up to the states, taking a more moderate stance on the issue than many Republicans.

Hundreds of people gathered at the state capitol in Lansing on Wednesday to voice their frustration over the fast-moving second Trump administration. Protesters carried signs that read, “Democracy, not Oligarchy,” “Hell no, Musk must go,” and “Resistance Becomes Duty.” The Michigan protest was part of the 50501 movement, which sought to stage protests against Trump in all 50 states on Wednesday.

Trump won Michigan in the 2024 election, defeating former Vice President Kamala Harris by over 80,000 votes. In the election, Michigan Democrats also lost control of the state legislature, where Pohutsky is a member.

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