Greg Gutfeld has responded to claims made by a New York Times interviewer regarding the perceived impoliteness of religious individuals in their correspondence with Planned Parenthood. The exchange, highlighted in a recent online discussion, began with Gutfeld’s assertion that letters from religious people are “so polite.” This prompted a response from interviewer Marchese, suggesting Planned Parenthood might hold a different view. Gutfeld then retorted with the statement, “I mean, they are killing children, so that’s part of the game… In your face!”
Gutfeld’s remarks touch upon the highly contentious debate surrounding abortion and the role of Planned Parenthood, a non-profit organization providing reproductive health care in the United States. According to Planned Parenthood’s 2022-2023 annual report, the organization served 2.4 million patients, offering services including contraception, STI testing, and cancer screenings, in addition to abortion services. Abortion services are a significant point of contention, drawing strong reactions from religious and anti-abortion groups, who often frame the procedure as the termination of a human life.