Jane Fonda has dismissed backlash over her remark that pro-life supporters should be murdered, saying it was clear her comments were made ‘in jest’ ‘to make a point’.
During a debate about the Roe vs Wade overturn on The View, the actress joked that people who disagree with the right to an abortion should be murdered.
The comments shocked the talk show hosts before one stepped in to clarify ‘she’s just kidding’. Fonda faced a major backlash from members of the GOP, including Florida Rep.
Anna Luna, who claimed she had notified Capitol Police about the actresses’ call to ‘murder pro-life politicians.’
Fonda, known as an activist, has since brushed off her comments as a ‘hyperbole’ after pro-life politicians took her ‘threat seriously.’
While women’s reproductive rights are a serious issue, Fonda told Newsweek that her comment on The View was obviously made in jest, adding that her body language and tone made it clear she was using hyperbole to make a point.
Fonda also reiterated her statements on the show that women are ‘not going back’ to losing autonomy over their bodies despite the law.
Despite Fonda’s claims that she was joking about harming pro-life supporters, Congresswoman Luna claimed officials are monitoring the threat closely.
She further urged The View to issue a statement retracting Fonda’s ‘unacceptable behavior.’ Twitter commenters were also outraged at Fonda’s comments and questioned why authorities haven’t taken action.
Others supported Fonda’s comments to go against the law for a woman’s right to an abortion.
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