U.S. President Joe Biden was not on his game at Thursday night’s debate, but he opened eyes and shocked Americans after claiming ‘a lot’ of Americans are being raped by their in-laws.

President Joe Biden recently spoke out against the movement to delegate abortion rights to state control, emphasizing that the overwhelming majority of constitutional scholars supported the Roe v. Wade decision when it was initially passed. He highlighted the absurdity of claims suggesting widespread opposition among scholars at the time of the decision.

Biden criticized the policies of states that impose strict abortion regulations, such as banning abortions as early as six weeks—often before a woman may even realize she is pregnant. He drew a parallel between these state-level actions on abortion rights and historical attempts to localize civil rights, suggesting a regression in women’s rights akin to disparate state rules on civil rights.

“Look, there’s so many young women who have been – including a young woman who just was murdered and he – he went to the funeral. The idea that she was murdered by a – by –by an immigrant coming in, and they talk about that. But here’s the deal, there’s a lot of young women who are being raped by their – by their in-laws, by their – by their spouses, brothers and sisters, by – just – it’s just – it’s just ridiculous. And they can do nothing about it,” the President said.

The President also addressed the broader implications of such policies on women’s safety and justice, citing a tragic case where a woman was murdered by an immigrant—a point often used politically. He pointed out the pervasive issue of domestic violence, including assaults by family members, and criticized the additional barriers faced by women seeking help across state lines due to stringent state laws.

Biden’s remarks underscore a federal perspective on protecting women’s rights and access to healthcare, contrasting sharply with the patchwork of state laws that he argues can endanger women’s lives and liberties.

According to the latest crime data, 7% of rapes are committed by a known or distant relative.

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