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‘Daily Show' Faces Backlash for Abortion Ruling Tweet

Some users supported the tweet's attempt at humor, but many suggested it was in bad taste.

"The Daily Show" is facing backlash on social media for a tweet about the Supreme Court's decision on Texas abortion laws.

The show's account tweeted, "Celebrate the #SCOTUS ruling! Go knock someone up in Texas!"

Some users supported the tweet's attempt at humor, but many suggested it was in bad taste.

Within a couple of hours, "The Daily Show" replied with a second tweet explaining they weren't promoting abortions.

"Friends, we’re certainly not promoting abortions," the tweet read. "Just excited about #SCOTUS reaffirming right to choose."

On Monday, the Supreme Court issued its strongest defense of abortion rights in a quarter-century by striking down Texas rules that sharply reduced abortion clinics in the nation's second-most-populous state.

The show did not immediately return a call seeking comment.

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