A pro-abortion tweet from writer Stephen King backfired on Twitter Thursday after users from both sides of the political spectrum called out his statements.
“It has been said before, but it bears repeating: if men could get pregnant, abortion would be a sacrament,” King wrote to his 7,100,000 followers on Thursday afternoon. Twitter users were quick to jump down King’s throat for what, in 2023 at least, was seen as a transphobic statement from the author.
It has been said before, but it bears repeating: if men could get pregnant, abortion would be a sacrament.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) April 13, 2023
Actor Matthew Marsden gave one of the top responses, writing, “It’s 2023, dude. Men CAN get pregnant. Transphobe.” His echoed the sentiment of a majority of respondents. “Are you saying men can’t get pregnant,” writer Katherine Brodsky commented.
“Delete this, you transphobe,” podcaster Clifton Duncan replied. A majority of the responses from predominantly Twitter Blue verified users focused on mocking King’s out-of-touch statement, while others tried once again to explain why they don’t hold King’s views on abortion.
“This is categorically false and shows your fundamental misunderstanding as to why people protest abortion. Pro-Life people want to protect the life of the unborn. That’s it. So, you’re wrong,” journalist Christopher Tremoglie explained to King in the replies.
“Abortion is treated like a sacrament already. Also men are the primary beneficiaries of abortion because it frees them of any responsibility while the woman bears all the physical and emotional consequences,” Twitter user Kelly Campagna noted.
Being out-of-touch and late to the party rhetoric of the progressives is far from new for King. Back in 2020, he was almost cancelled (remember when cancel culture was a thing?) after Tweeting comments on diversity that ultimately backfired … again. (RELATED: Morgan Wallen Canceled Cancel Culture In Less Than A Year With Several Record-Breaking Feats)
Despite King’s incredible talent as an author, his writing on Twitter continues to fall far short of what the general public want, think, or feel. But at least it’s entertaining in a sad way.