Anti-abortion groups say they stand behind Trump’s use of a drug tested on cells derived from an aborted fetus because the president ‘was not involved with that abortion’

  • Date: 10-Oct-2020
  • Source: Business Insider
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Anti-abortion groups say they stand behind Trump’s use of a drug tested on cells derived from an aborted fetus because the president ‘was not involved with that abortion’

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An antibody cocktail President Trump received for his COVID-19 treatment was tested using stem cells derived from a fetus that was aborted in 1972 in the Netherlands. 

Anti-abortion organizations have spoken out against the use of these stem cells, which have been lab-engineered and duplicated, to test vaccines. Trump has also restricted use of these stem cells in research.

Three anti-abortion organization leaders told Insider that although the testing wasn't ethical, they stand behind Trump's decision. One said Trump has been "sensational on the life issues."

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Anti-abortion groups told Insider they take no issue with the fact that one of