Jane Fonda has dismissed outrage over her quip that pro-life supporters should be murdered and said it was clear her comments were made ‘in jest’ ‘to make a point.’
The Grace and Frankie actress, 85, appeared on The View with her co-star Lily Tomlin during a debate about the contentious Roe vs Wade overturn, which took away women’s rights to an abortion in several states.
When asked by The View co-host Joy Behar what she suggested for people who disagree with the right to an abortion, Fonda joked ‘murder.’
The comments shocked the talk show hosts before Behar stepped in to clarify ‘she’s just kidding’ – prompting a big laugh.
Despite this, Fonda faced a major backlash from members of the GOP, including Florida Rep. Anna Luna, who claimed she had notified Capital Police about the actresses’ call to ‘murder pro-life politicians.’
The Grace and Frankie actress, 85, appeared on the view with her co-star Lily Tomlin during a debate about the contentious Roe vs Wade overturn
When asked by The View co-host Joy Behar what she suggests for people who disagree with the right to an abortion, Fonda answered, ‘murder’
Fonda, who is 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 very serious issue and extremely important to me, my comment on The View was obviously made in jest,’ Fonda told Newsweek.
‘My body language and tone made it clear to those in the room—and to anyone watching—that I was using hyperbole to make a point.’
Fonda also echoed her statements on the show that women are ‘not going back’ to losing autonomy over their bodies despite the law.
‘Women across the country are facing real threats when it comes to our bodies, and people lose faith in our mission to protect women when others choose to focus on tangential issues and passing jokes instead of the actual problem at hand,’ she continued.
The View co-hosts suggested Fonda deserved the Nobel Prize for her stance on protecting women’s rights.
Despite Fonda’s claims that she was joking about harming pro-life supporters, Congresswoman Luna claimed officials are monitoring the threat closely.
‘Calling for the murder of a pro-life politician is not only dangerous but incredibly sick,’ Luna wrote on Twitter. ‘This leads to targeting and can result in someone being hurt.’
She further urged The View to issue a statement retracting Fonda’s ‘unacceptable behavior.’
‘The View should be ashamed that it condones violence,’ Luna wrote.
Marjorie Taylor Greene added, ‘Sounds like they want us dead.’
Fonda received backlash for her comments from members of the GOP, including from Florida Rep. Anna Luna, who claimed she notified Capital Police about the actresses’ call to ‘murder pro-life politicians’
Despite Fonda’s claims that she was joking about harming pro-life supporters, Congresswoman Luna claimed officials are monitoring the threat closely
Marjorie Taylor Greene added, ‘Sounds like they want us dead’
While Fonda didn’t specify whether the threat was only to politicians, Florida Congressman Bryon Donalds issued his support for pro-life Americans under attack
‘Jane Fonda (and many Democrats) want you and me “murdered” for fighting to protect the most innocent in the womb,’ Greene wrote.
While Fonda didn’t specify whether the threat was only to politicians, Florida Congressman Bryon Donalds issued his support for pro-life Americans under attack.
‘To the pro-life Americans all across our great country, stay strong & know I will always have your back on Capitol Hill,’ Donalds wrote on Twitter.
Twitter commenters were also outraged at Fonda’s comments and questioned why authorities haven’t taken action.
‘Isn’t this a threat of violence? She’s pro murder. Something should be done immediately,’ one person wrote.
‘That’s a threat she needs investigated,’ another chimed in.
Another condemned Fonda’s comments and called for an end to hate on both political lines.
‘It’s sad when people call for the death of others,’ one person wrote. ‘I don’t agree with this, as I don’t believe in the call to eradicate transgenders. We need to stop ALL of this hateful rhetoric, not just on your own side.
Others supported Fonda’s comments to go against the law for a woman’s right to an abortion.
‘Jane is absolutely right as the anti-abortion laws are a death sentence to innocent women,’ one person wrote.
‘Jane Fonda has never just paid lip service. She’s always been about it. Her willingness to be a real ally—without conditions—is what we wish we could have from everyone who claims to be on our side,’ another added.
Source: | This article originally belongs to Dailymail.co.uk
