Michigan state rep reveals she voluntarily sterilized herself to avoid pregnancy under Trump
A liberal Michigan state representative revealed Wednesday that she underwent a sterilization surgery that would prevent her from getting pregnant now that President Trump is back in the White House.The shocking admission by Rep.
Laurie Pohutsky, 36, was made during a rally at the Michigan Capitol where protesters voiced their opposition to Trump’s return to power last month.“Just under two weeks ago, I underwent surgery to ensure that I would never have to navigate a pregnancy in Donald Trump’s America,” Pohutsky said, according to the Michigan Advance.“I refuse to let my body be treated as currency by an administration that only sees value in my ability to procreate.”“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 told the outlet.Pohutsky, who represents the state’s 17th District, which includes a part of Detroit, is serving her fourth term in office.As furor spread across social media over Pohutsky’s speech Thursday, the Democrat stood by her remarks.“The fact that so many conservative men take personal offense to a decision that I made with my husband about my health care and future just proves the point that we shouldn’t assume that right is secure,” she posted on social media.The Post has sought comment from the legislator.
Trump, 78, has said in the past he wants the issue of abortion left to the states; Michigan allows abortion with no limits after state voters enshrined the right in the state constitution in 2022, according to a New York Times tracker.The 47th president signed an executive order last month reinstating policies that ensured government monies would not go toward funding or promoting elective abortions, according to the White House.He also signed a memorandum that reinstated a policy that would stop funds for supporting abo...