Todd Akin
Todd Akin was a Republican politician from Missouri who served as a U.S. Representative and became widely known for his controversial remarks regarding rape and pregnancy. In 2012, he claimed that 'legitimate rape' rarely results in pregnancy due to the female body’s purported ability to prevent such outcomes, a statement that was met with widespread backlash and criticism for its misinformation and insensitivity.
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Todd Akin, a conservative Missouri Republican, made controversial statements about pregnancy and rape in 2012.
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