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Dozens of physicians with a myriad of specialties who shared a stage with Vice President Kamala Harris to support few restrictions on abortion appeared confused when a supporter at the rally suffered a medical emergency, according to reports.
While much of the media attention focused on Beyoncé’s appearance, Harris also invited several abortion doctors to address the overturning of Roe v. Wade. As Dr. Richard Todd Ivy, an OB/GYN, spoke to the crowd about abortion rights, it became evident that someone in the audience needed medical assistance, DailyMail.com noted.
None of the doctors went to assist and stood there helplessly as Ivy pointed out the attendee’s issue.
“I think someone needs some medical assistance over here,” he said, pointing out the injured person.
After pausing for a few moments, Ivy then said, “They’re okay.”
By comparison, when a woman suffered from apparent heat exhaustion at one of his rallies earlier this summer, former President Donald Trump not only stopped speaking but went to personally check on the woman who was having problems.
🚨🇺🇸TRUMP COMFORTS WOMAN WHO FAINTS AT HIS RALLY
Trump left his bulletproof stage to check on a supporter who fainted during his rally in North Carolina.
The former president called for a doctor, noting it was “very hot here” after spotting the incident.
Flanked by security,… pic.twitter.com/9AcZgKfZvk
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) August 22, 2024
Also, his running mate, Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, and his wife, Usha, checked on a woman who had a medical issue during his rally in Traverse City, Mich.
Politico national correspondent Adam Wren noted on his account, along with a photo: “New: When @JDVance walked off stage in Traverse City, he saw a woman being treated at the medical tent. He and Usha went over to check on her and make sure she was alright, per source familiar. The woman is OK.”
New: When @JDVance walked off stage in Traverse City, he saw a woman being treated at the medical tent. He and Usha went over to check on her and make sure she was alright, per source familiar. The woman is OK. pic.twitter.com/uLeufrOtzY
— Adam Wren (@adamwren) September 26, 2024
The Vances’ kind gesture did not go unnoticed, as several X users praised both of them for their compassion.
He’s the MAN! And his wife is amazing too!
— USA Features Media (@UsaFeatures) September 26, 2024
He’s just like Trump. He cares about the people.
— CertifiablyMAGA (@amy65802) September 26, 2024
A true leader cares about people! 💪❤️ JD Vance shows his humanity and caring spirit.
— Sophia Grant (@sgrant2507) September 26, 2024
Totally, it’s heartwarming to hear about people looking out for each other. We need more of that in the world.
— Piranha (@CryptosPiranha) September 26, 2024
I love this future administration.
— Coleen Faith (@Shimmering777) September 26, 2024
He is a good man!
— Ale Milian (@Ale_Mil) September 26, 2024
Earlier, after spending about an hour promoting Donald Trump’s plans for a second term, Vance concluded his speech to supporters in northern Michigan on Wednesday with a clear call to action: encourage early voting in the 2024 presidential election and bring your friends along.
“I’m a firm believer that we ought to have Election Day instead of election season. But it is what it is, my friends. We’ve got election season,” the Ohio Republican said during his speech at the Northwestern Michigan Fair, the Detroit News reported. “It is here, at least for now, and so we’ve got to play by the rules, and we got to play to win.”
He did not specifically mention early or absentee voting but cautioned that unexpected events, such as family emergencies, could disrupt voting plans on Election Day.
This approach contrasts with previous Republican comments, including those from Trump, which raised concerns about early voting and may have discouraged some supporters. It appears to be part of a strategy by the Michigan GOP to mobilize less frequent or “low propensity” voters to enhance the party’s prospects in the closely contested 2024 election, the outlet reported.
