In a fiery exchange on NBC's "Meet the Press," Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts called out Senator JD Vance of Ohio over his assertion that former President Donald Trump would veto a federal abortion ban if elected president. Warren emphatically stated that "American women are not stupid" and voiced her skepticism about trusting the futures of daughters and granddaughters to two men who had openly boasted about obstructing access to abortion.

During the interview, Vance, who is the GOP vice-presidential nominee, reiterated his belief that Trump would reject a nationwide ban on abortion, emphasizing that the former president preferred to let individual states handle the issue. When asked if he thought Trump would veto a federal ban, Vance confidently replied, "I think he would. He's said that explicitly that he would."

However, Warren, like many critics of the Republican ticket, wasn't convinced. She argued that even if Trump didn't sign a federal ban, his presidency would still entail restrictions on abortion rights. The senator pointed to the Comstock Act, a century-old law that prohibits the mailing of abortion-related materials, which some Republicans have hinted could be revived to impose nationwide abortion restrictions.

To back up her claims, Warren pointed out that Vance had sent a letter to the Department of Justice last year, urging them to enforce the Comstock Act. Notably, she highlighted that Trump subsequently selected Vance as his vice-presidential running mate. "Don't buy it? Just read it," Warren urged, emphasizing the evidence of Vance's support for the Comstock Act and its potential consequences for abortion rights.

While Trump has expressed his belief that each state should determine its own abortion rights or restrictions, he has frequently celebrated his three Supreme Court appointees, who played a significant role in overturning Roe v. Wade. On his part, Vance has previously stated that he would be open to a national abortion ban.

In light of these developments, Warren urged voters to support candidates who would pass legislation to restore abortion rights nationwide. She stressed the importance of a Democratic Congress sending a bill to Vice President Kamala Harris, who would sign it into law, thus guaranteeing equal access to abortion for half the population. Warren passionately concluded, "No longer will a woman have to go into an emergency room and be told she's not near enough death to get the medical treatment that she needs."

The clash between Elizabeth Warren and JD Vance over Trump's stance on abortion has further exposed the polarizing debate surrounding women's reproductive rights. As the 2022 midterm elections loom, voters will have to consider the candidates who best align with their views on this critical and contentious issue.