GOP Rep Falsely Claims 82% of Women Vaccinated in First Two Trimesters Miscarried

GOP Congresswoman claims 82% of women vaccinated in the first two trimesters miscarried. But the math doesn't add up

Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) claimed on Fox Business that 82% of women who got a COVID-19 vaccine in their first or second trimester of pregnancy suffered a miscarriage. She cited a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine to back her claim. The statement came during an appearance on The Evening Edit, where Jason Chaffetz filled in for host Elizabeth MacDonald. Mediaite points out that McClain’s comments followed the release of new tex…

GOP Rep Falsely Claims 82% of Women Vaccinated in First Two Trimesters Miscarried

Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) pushed the unfounded claim on Fox Business Tuesday that 82% of women who received a COVID-19 vaccine during their first or second trimester suffered a miscarriage. The Michigan congresswoman’s comments come as newly released texts from Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, and Dr. Vivek Murthy have renewed scrutiny of early discussions about the COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy. The January 2021 messages show the thre…