West delivered a lengthy monologue, touching on topics from abortion and religion to international trade and licensing deals, before a crowd in North Charleston, South Carolina. Whether he is actually seeking the nation's highest office remains a question. Tubman is one of the most respected figures of 19th century America. An African American who escaped slavery, she helped enslaved Black men and women travel north to freedom and fought for the Union during the Civil War. On abortion, West said that while he believes it should be legal, financial incentives to help struggling mothers could be a way to discourage the practice.

Source: International New York Times July 20, 2020 00:41 UTC