Trending mis/disinformation: “What They Aren’t Telling You About The Abortion Pill!”

This trending TikTok video is not backed by the evidence and promotes misinformation.

Anti–medication abortion videos weaponize misinformation to undermine trust

Summary

The purpose of this video, and others like it, is to shape behavior by undermining trust in evidence-based medication abortion and those who provide it. By calling abortion pills “dangerous” and framing their use as something an “industry” is “pushing,” the content is designed to sow doubt and discourage people from accessing a safe and well-studied option.


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