COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Kanye West’s first political rally since declaring himself a presidential candidate raised eyebrows after video clips from the event, including a moment where West burst into tears during a dramatic speech on abortion, began circulating on social media.
West delivered a lengthy speech at the event on Sunday, touching on topics from abortion and religion to international trade and licensing deals, before a crowd in North Charleston, South Carolina.
In an hour-long question-and-answer session, West’s longest monologues were reserved for the issue of abortion.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.RELATED: .