Carmen Broesder was watching the presidential debate Tuesday night when she heard something that stopped her cold.
As she processed the moment, her phone lit up with messages from friends.
They said when they heard the words, the person they thought of was me, Broesder tellsRolling Stone.
Former Trump aide John McEntee (left). Carmen Broesder (right).AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File; Courtesy of Carmen Broesder
Harris was hitting back at Trumps suggestions people wantedRoe v. Wadeoverturnedtwo years ago.
This is what people wanted?
Harris asked incredulously on the debate stage.
She didnt want that.
Harris powerful response left her feeling heard.
Then, just a day later, friends reached out again.
This time, they were sharing a video that longtime Trump loyalistJohn McEnteeposted onTikTokandInstagram.
She was admittedly angry.
I was like, Are you serious?
You cant find us?
Ive done all this work.
it’s possible for you to google.
Google is free, Broesder says.
It just shows his lack of care.
He made that video to almost bait us.
Like, you wont possibly have the bravery to speak up against men.
Its just more dehumanization.
No, Im right here, jerk.
For Broesder, McEntees post was offensive on so many levels.
When her initial reaction to McEntee subsided, she was ready to respond.
I developed a heart condition called AFib.
It means my heart doesnt work right anymore, and it fucks up.
I have to deal with these side effects for the rest of my life because of abortion laws.
But yeah, women are bleeding out in parking lots.
I actually have a pinned video of me saying theyre going to just let me fucking bleed out here.
But yeah, we exist.
I almost died in Cincinnati Ohio with an ectopic they wouldnt treat me for.
I wasnt treated until 9wks3 days.
I bled out for 78 days.
I have a daughter who just turned 3.
I used to love roller coasters.
My dream my whole life was to do fun things with my kids.
Now I can watch her do the fun things, but I cant always participate.
This literally changed my plan for myself and my daughter.
