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In a matter of minutes, Bream had zeroed in on Minnesota’s abortion laws, challenging Walz on the extremity of the law he signed, which allows abortion throughout all nine months of pregnancy. This is a far cry from the restrictions under Roe v. Wade, and Bream was quick to point out the discrepancy.
The exchange was intense, with Bream continuously pressing Walz for clarity on the radical nature of Minnesota’s abortion legislation. Bream began by citing AbortionFinder, a website providing information on abortion access, and asked Walz directly if he believed the law he signed, which removes any time limit on abortion, should be a national standard for Democrats.
“Abortion is legal throughout pregnancy in Minnesota. There is no ban or limit based on how far along in a pregnancy you are,” Bream stated. “You signed the bill that makes it legal through all nine months. Is that a position you think Democrats should advocate for nationally?”
Caught off-guard, Walz attempted to deflect the question by claiming that the goal was to restore Roe v. Wade, which, he argued, had been the Democratic Party’s clear stance. But Bream wasn’t buying it. She quickly pointed out that Roe v. Wade had a trimester framework that imposed limits on late-term abortions. Minnesota’s law, on the other hand, offers no such restrictions.
Walz stammered, trying to justify the law by suggesting that it “puts the decision with the woman and her health care providers.” He went further, invoking a Texas case to argue that restrictive laws are dangerous. But again, Bream wasn’t satisfied with the response, noting that Minnesota’s law “goes far beyond Roe v Wade.”
The conversation took another turn when Walz tried to drag Donald Trump into the debate. Walz accused Trump of advocating for a nationwide abortion ban, an accusation Bream swiftly debunked. “Wait,” Bream interjected, “He has said repeatedly that he will not sign a national abortion ban. Are you calling that just a flat-out lie?”
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“Yes, of course,” Walz replied without hesitation. In his response, he also attempted to shift the focus back to women’s rights and healthcare decisions, but it was clear that his defense was weakening. The spotlight was firmly on the extremity of Minnesota’s abortion laws, and Walz struggled to provide a compelling explanation.
As the interview continued, Bream brought up the tragic case of Amber Thurman, a young mother who died in Georgia, a case Walz had referenced earlier in an attempt to underscore the dangers of restrictive abortion laws. Bream, however, countered Walz’s narrative, stating that the family’s attorney attributed Thurman’s death not to Georgia’s laws, but to alleged malpractice by the hospital. The complications arose from an abortion pill, and the hospital, according to the attorney, failed to provide the necessary care.
Bream’s correction left Walz scrambling once again, as his talking points on abortion began to unravel in real-time. His attempt to frame Thurman’s death as a consequence of Georgia’s abortion laws fell flat, and Bream’s insistence on sticking to the facts made it impossible for Walz to maintain his narrative.
The decision to send Governor Walz into the FOX News lion’s den, especially so soon after his disastrous debate performance, raises serious questions about the Democratic Party’s strategy. With Bream expertly dissecting his positions on abortion and calling out his inaccuracies, it was a tough outing for Walz.
In the end, Walz’s appearance on FOX News only further exposed the contradictions in his stance on abortion, leaving him vulnerable to even more criticism. What was supposed to be a routine interview turned into another public relations disaster, and one has to wonder: what were they thinking?
