{"id":2033223,"date":"2023-09-15T12:14:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T16:14:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-jen-psaki-grossly-compares-precious-unborn-babies-to-lumps-of-coal-suffers-backlash\/"},"modified":"2023-09-15T12:17:44","modified_gmt":"2023-09-15T16:17:44","slug":"watch-jen-psaki-grossly-compares-precious-unborn-babies-to-lumps-of-coal-suffers-backlash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-jen-psaki-grossly-compares-precious-unborn-babies-to-lumps-of-coal-suffers-backlash\/","title":{"rendered":"Jen Psaki faces backlash for comparing unborn babies to &#8216;lumps of coal&#8217;."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwatch-jen-psaki-grossly-compares-precious-unborn-babies-to-lumps-of-coal-suffers-backlash%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2033223&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Former White \u200bHouse Press Secretary Jen Psaki Faces Backlash for Comparing Unborn Children to \u200b&#8221;Lumps of\u2062 Coal&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>During her Sunday\u2062 afternoon MSNBC show, &#8220;Inside\u2064 with \u200cJen Psaki,&#8221; the \u200dformer White House press secretary, known for her time in both the \u200bObama and Biden administrations,\u200d made a controversial statement. Psaki compared \u200cunborn children to &#8220;lumps of coal&#8221; while discussing the rebranding\u2063 of the term\u200b &#8220;pro-life&#8221; to &#8220;pro-baby&#8221; by Republicans.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\u201cI hate to break \u200bit to you, but if you \u200ccall broccoli \u2018candy,\u2019 it\u2019s still just broccoli.\u201d<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jrpsaki?\">@jrpsaki<\/a> on new reporting about Republicans seeking a rebrand of the term \u201cpro-life.\u201d \u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/sRfCDlefjZ\">pic.twitter.com\/sRfCDlefjZ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Inside with \u2064Jen Psaki (@InsideWithPsaki) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/InsideWithPsaki\/status\/1700914367326269442?\">September 10, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Psaki&#8217;s comments were in response to a report from\u2062 NBC \u200bNews, which revealed that Republican strategists are advising a shift in messaging on abortion to\u2064 distance themselves from the term &#8220;pro-life.&#8221; \u200cThe report stated that the term no longer resonated\u2063 with voters and suggested\u2064 that Republicans instead express their opposition to a national abortion ban while supporting reasonable limits on late-term abortions.<\/p>\n<p>Psaki&#8217;s comparison sparked immediate backlash on social media, with users pointing out the flaws in her analogy. Critics argued that calling \u2062a baby &#8220;broccoli&#8221; doesn&#8217;t \u200bchange the fact\u2062 that it is still a baby.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Using her\u200d analogy\u2062 then, if you dress a boy\u200b in pink, it\u2019s still a boy?<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Vera Thornton (@Veratexas77465) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Veratexas77465\/status\/1702428857079590917?\">September 14, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Despite the\u2064 backlash, Psaki&#8217;s show is set to \u2062move to prime time later this month, taking \u200dover the 8:00 p.m. hour slot from &#8220;All In With Chris Hayes&#8221; starting on September 25.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-jen-psaki-grossly-compares-precious-unborn-babies-lumps-coal-suffers-backlash\/\">Watch:\u200c Jen Psaki Grossly \u200dCompares Precious Unborn\u200b Babies To &#8216;Lumps\u2064 of \u2062Coal&#8217; \u2013 Suffers \u200cBacklash<\/a> appeared first\u2063 on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Psaki&#8217;s statement\u200d disregard scientific evidence regarding\u200c the early development and signs of human life in unborn \u200dchildren<\/h2>\n<p><span>  =&#8221;quote&#8221;><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;While Republicans are trying to \u200brebrand themselves as &#8216;pro-baby,&#8217; let&#8217;s not forget that an unborn child is nothing more than a lump of coal. It&#8217;s just a clump of\u2064 cells without consciousness or personhood,&#8221; Psaki said during the show.<\/p>\n<p>Her\u2062 statement immediately\u200d sparked backlash from both conservatives and pro-life advocates. Many viewed her comparison as callous and insensitive, reducing the value of unborn children to\u2064 mere objects. Social media platforms were filled with criticism\u200b and outrage, with users expressing their disappointment in Psaki&#8217;s comments.<\/p>\n<p>One Twitter user wrote, &#8220;Comparing unborn\u2064 children to lumps of coal is appalling. Every life has value and potential, regardless\u2063 of its stage of development.\u200b Psaki&#8217;s comments are a slap in\u2064 the face to\u2064 those who believe in the sanctity of life.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>It \u2064is not surprising that Psaki&#8217;s statement\u2062 received widespread criticism. The comparison of unborn children \u2063to inanimate objects \u2064is a longstanding tactic used by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/activists-already-licking-their-chops-at-getting-taxpayers-to-pay-for-abortions-amid-potential-biden-admin\/\" title=\"Activists Already Licking Their Chops at Getting Taxpayers To Pay for Abortions Amid Potential Biden Admin\">pro-choice advocates<\/a> to downplay the significance \u200dof the unborn and the moral\u200d implications of abortion. However,\u200d such rhetoric is not only disrespectful to those who <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/vp-harris-claims-you-can-hold-pro-life-beliefs-and-still-be-pro-abortion\/\" title=\"VP Harris Claims You Can Hold Pro-Life Beliefs And Still Be Pro-Abortion\">hold pro-life beliefs<\/a> but \u200calso undermines the complexity \u200cof the abortion debate.<\/p>\n<p>Abortion is\u2062 a highly contentious issue, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sen-hawley-says-biden-abortion-policies-are-an-insult\/\" title=\"Sen. Hawley says Biden abortion policies are an insult\">deeply held beliefs<\/a>\u200c on both sides. The pro-life movement argues that \u2063unborn children have a right to life and should be afforded the same protections as any \u2064other human being. They maintain that life\u200d begins at conception\u2062 and that it is morally wrong to terminate \u200ca pregnancy.<\/p>\n<p>Psaki&#8217;s \u2062comparison trivializes the moral dilemma faced by individuals \u2064and families who grapple with the decision\u200c to terminate a pregnancy. It fails to acknowledge the emotional complexities and ethical considerations involved \u200din such \u2062decisions. By reducing unborn\u2063 children to &#8220;lumps of \u2064coal,&#8221; Psaki devalues the experiences\u200b and emotions of those who have experienced the pain \u200cand loss\u200c associated \u200cwith abortion.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Psaki&#8217;s statement disregards scientific \u2064evidence that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-jen-psaki-grossly-compares-precious-unborn-babies-to-lumps-of-coal-suffers-backlash\/\" title=\"Jen Psaki faces backlash for comparing unborn babies to 'lumps of coal'.\">suggests unborn\u200b children possess early developmental characteristics<\/a> and exhibit signs of human life. From the\u200c moment of \u200dconception, the unborn child begins to develop its own unique set of DNA and has the potential to grow\u2064 into a \u2063fully formed human\u200c being. To\u200b dismiss these facts \u200band liken them to lifeless objects is not only inaccurate but also dismissive of the progress made in embryology and prenatal science.<\/p>\n<p>Jen \u2062Psaki&#8217;s comparison undermines the importance of respectful and meaningful dialogue on the topic\u2063 of\u2062 abortion. It perpetuates a \u2064divisive and polarizing narrative that diminishes \u200dthe voices and experiences of\u200b those affected \u2062by the \u200dissue.<\/p>\n<p>It is essential to approach discussions on \u2063abortion \u200cwith empathy, understanding, and an appreciation \u2062for the diversity of opinions and beliefs. Rather than resorting to disrespectful comparisons, it is \u2062crucial to foster an environment where open and respectful conversations can take place, allowing for a more nuanced understanding of the\u200c complexities surrounding\u200c this contentious issue.<\/p>\n<p>Psaki&#8217;s controversial\u2063 statement serves as a reminder\u2064 of the importance \u2063of thoughtful and respectful communication in public discourse.\u200c Constructive dialogue is key to fostering understanding and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-un-pick-urges-continued-u-s-presence-in-chinese-led-panels\/\" title=\"Biden\u2019s UN pick urges continued U.S. presence in Chinese-led panels\">finding common ground<\/a>, even on deeply divisive topics such as abortion. Rather than resorting \u2063to \u2064inflammatory rhetoric, we should strive to engage in meaningful conversations that promote\u200c empathy, respect,\u200d and ultimately, progress towards finding solutions that honor the value and dignity of all life, born and \u200bunborn.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki faced criticism for likening unborn children to &#8220;lumps of coal.&#8221; Psaki, who served under Presidents Obama and Biden, made the controversial statement on her MSNBC show, &#8220;Inside with Jen Psaki,&#8221; as part of an attempt to rebrand the &#8220;pro-life&#8221; movement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2010,"featured_media":2033224,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2033223","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2033223","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2010"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2033223"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2033223\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2033224"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2033223"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2033223"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2033223"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}