Is Trump Right About Doctors ‘Executing’ Babies?

See what Snopes.com is debunking today. [Web Version]( 4 May 2019 Daily Debunker Is Trump Right About Doctors ‘Executing’ Babies? U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his anti-abortion rhetoric to a new peak in April 2019 when he said in a speech, “The baby is born. The mother meets with the doctor. They take care of the baby, they wrap the baby beautifully. And then the doctor and the mother determine whether or not they will execute the baby.” Trump made the remarks in the context of efforts by state legislatures to enact “born alive” protection laws premised on the notion that doctors routinely “execute” infants who survive failed abortion procedures. Snopes reporter Bethania Palma looked into the realities of late-term abortions and fetal-survival rates and asked OB-GYN physicians if there is any merit to Trump’s incendiary claim. [Read more]( Fact Checks Omar's 'Criminal' Record Did Minneapolis police arrest U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar on suspicion of trespassing in 2013? Some of Omar's opponents and critics have highlighted a six-year-old incident at the Hotel Ivy in downtown Minneapolis. [True]( Paging David Copperfield Did conservative commentator Stephen Moore advocate child labor beginning at age 11? U.S. President Donald Trump's choice for Federal Reserve governor faced scrutiny of his past writings and pronouncements in the spring of 2019. [True]( Voting With His Feet? Did actor Sean Penn say he was moving to Venezuela because Pres. Maduro was “way better than Trump”? It's probably safe to say the actor would be displeased if U.S. President Donald Trump wins re-election in 2020, but would Penn leave the country? [False]( Sporting the Trump Brand Did Donald Trump autograph a woman’s chest? If we had to sum up "Trump mania" during the 2016 presidential campaign in one image, this might be it. [True]( Snopes Store Make a Fact-Checker Happy. Buy a Shirt. Several T-shirt designs in all the colors are available in our new store. All proceeds help support Snopes! [Shop now]( In the News Judges Declare Ohio’s Congressional Map Unconstitutional A panel of federal judges ordered a new map for the 2020 elections. [Read more]( Cruise Ship Quarantined for Measles Case Heads to Curacao Authorities said the ship's doctor requested 100 vaccines after a female crew member was diagnosed with measles. [Read more]( Kentucky Derby Winner Poop on Sale for $200 They're called "Derby Turds." [Read more]( Cicada Swarm About to Emerge in Parts of Pennsylvania, Ohio The insects have been waiting underground for nearly two decades, and millions are about to make their debut. [Read more]( Staff Pick In Memoriam "... to [Mayhew], the ‘Star Wars’ family meant so much more to him than a role in a film.” Actor Peter Mayhew first played Chewbacca in 1977's "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope.” #MayThe4thBeWithYou [Read more]( Snopes Media Group Inc. 864 Grand Ave #256 San Diego, CA 92109 © 1994-2019 by Snopes Media Group Inc. This material may not be reproduced without permission. Snopes and the Snopes.com logo are registered service marks of Snopes Media Group. [Manage Preferences]( [Unsubscribe](