Demand for contraceptives rises in the US following Trump’s victory
Women fear potential curtailment of abortion rights under Trump administration
Washington (USA) – In 2022, the US Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to abortion, a decision supported by former President Donald Trump. With Trump’s recent victory in the presidential election, many women are concerned that abortion rights may face further restrictions. This concern has led to a surge in demand for contraceptive pills and emergency contraceptives following the election outcome. Trump is set to assume office on 20 January 2025.
1.According to a report by the American newspaper USA Today, a company manufacturing contraceptives stated that sales of emergency contraceptives increased by 1,000% between 5 and 7 November. The number of people purchasing these products rose by 165% during this period. Additionally, sales of abortion pills surged by 600%.
2.Some women are considering relocating to states with more liberal abortion laws, where access to abortion services is easier. Numerous companies are now providing online services that deliver contraceptive pills directly to women’s homes.
History of abortion rights in the United States
In the US, abortion was legally permissible until 1880. A ban on abortion medications was imposed in 1873, and by 1900, nearly all states had outlawed abortion, with exceptions only when a mother’s life was at risk. In the 1960s, women began advocating for their reproductive rights, and in 1969, Norma McCorvey challenged abortion laws. This case eventually reached the Supreme Court, which in 1973 legalized abortion across the country. However, on 24 June 2022, the Supreme Court overturned this decision, eliminating constitutional protections for abortion rights—a move Trump supported.