According to a brand-new revelation released today, Herschel Walker, the Republican candidate for US Senate in Georgia who has passionately opposed abortion rights, paid for an abortion for his girlfriend in 2009.
The candidate threatened to file a lawsuit and labelled the claim a “flat-out lie.”
When they were dating, according to a woman who talked with The Daily Beast, Walker paid for her abortion.
The news organisation looked at a receipt for the treatment indicating her US$575 (NZ$1009) payment, as well as a get-well card from Walker and a picture of a personal cheque from Walker for US$700 (NZ$1228) that was deposited five days after the abortion receipt.
According to The Daily Beast, the lady claimed Walker persuaded her to terminate the pregnancy by stating that the time wasn’t suitable for a child.
Waker declared in a statement that he will sue the news organisation the following day.
He wrote, “This is an outright lie, and I dispute this in the strongest terms possible.
The Daily Beast’s politics editor, Matt Fuller, responded via Twitter: “I can tell you we stand behind every word and feel extremely firm about the report.”
Walker then made an appearance on Sean Hannity’s Fox News programme, where he was questioned about his memory of sending a $700 check to a girlfriend.
I sent money to a number of folks, I guess,” he admitted. “I frequently donate money to individuals since I am constantly assisting others.
I think it’s important to be kind. I am blessed by God. I desire to bless other people.
The claim against Walker is the most recent in a string of revelations about the football legend’s background that have shaken the campaign of the first-time candidate in one of the nation’s most heated Senate contests.
Walker revealed earlier this year that he had three children, though he had never disclosed their existence in public.
Given that Roe v. Wade has been overturned by the Supreme Court and that Democrats in Congress have been discussing codifying abortion rights into federal law, Walker’s support for a national ban on abortions with no exceptions for cases involving rape, incest, or a woman’s health being at risk is noteworthy.
Walker has reaffirmed his commitment to life throughout his campaign.
He has stated that there are “no excuses” for the procedure when questioned about whether he would permit any exceptions.
In order to attack his Democratic opponent, Senator Raphael Warnock, who favours abortion rights, Walker has tried to deflect several inquiries concerning his prior support for a national abortion ban as the Republican nominee.
Walker frequently refers to abortion as “a woman killing her baby” and claims he cannot see how Warnock, a Baptist minister, can be in favour of the practice’s legalisation.
On Monday night, Warnock emphasised his support for abortion rights while running for office in the Atlanta suburb of Dunwoody.
I have a deep respect for life. I have an unwavering respect for freedom of choice.
He emphasised Walker’s support for a nationwide ban by saying, “I feel a patient’s room is too small and crowded a location for a lady, her doctor, and the United States government.
When informed of the Daily Beast article and when questioned if it would have an impact on the Georgia election, Warnock acted dismissively.
He said, “I’ll let the pundits decide.”
Anti-abortion Report: US Senate candidate paid for girlfriend’s abortion
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