Former President Donald Trump criticized his Republican opponent, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, for his six-week abortion ban, sparking a backlash from conservatives.
As voters turned their attention to the 2024 presidential election, President Trump was asked about his stance on abortion during an interview on MSNBC’s “Meet the Press” over the weekend.
Trump, the front-runner in the Republican primary, said he would work with Democrats to pass abortion legislation before taking aim at a six-week ban on his presidential rival DeSantis from the Sunshine State. Ta.
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Former President Donald Trump has slammed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ six-week abortion ban, calling it “terrible.” (Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
“They’re all going to love me, they’re both going to love me,” Trump said. “…What’s going to happen is we’re going to come up with numbers for weeks and months, and we’re going to come up with numbers that will make people happy.”
“Because 92% of Democrats don’t want abortions after a certain period of time,” the former president added.
President Trump was asked whether he would sign a 15-week federal abortion ban once it reaches his desk.
“Well, people are starting to think about 15 weeks. That seems to be the number people are talking about right now,” he said when asked again if he would sign.
Trump, the front-runner in the Republican primary, said he would work with Democrats to pass abortion legislation before taking aim at a six-week ban on his presidential rival DeSantis from the Sunshine State. Ta. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
“I’m going to talk to both sides and do some negotiations, so that ultimately we can have peace on this issue for the first time in 52 years,” the former president said. “I’m not going to say yes or no.”
“In other words, ‘Desanctus.'” [DeSantis] “I’m willing to sign a five-week and six-week ban,” Trump said in response to whether he supports that level of ban and whether he thinks it goes too far.
“I think what he did was a terrible thing and a terrible mistake.” the former president responded.
The Trump campaign did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
Trump’s comments come as he seeks to run for the Oval Office for a third time against former subordinate DeSantis and a host of Republican and Democratic presidential candidates. (Fox News)
Online users condemn President Trump’s remarks, and conservatives point out the abortion issue. it might hurt him Towards 2024.
Pro-life activist Nicolas Sandman tweeted: “Hmm. That’s weird. I remember being in the crowd when President Trump spoke at the March for Life.”
“I praised the president for his great speech. He said, ‘We don’t know what unborn people will accomplish. The dreams they will dream. The masterpieces they will produce. “…” he continued.
“It’s pathetic and unacceptable. President Trump is actively attacking the very pro-life laws made possible by Mr. Roe’s ouster,” pro-life activist Lyla Rose wrote.
“Thousands of babies have been saved by heartbeat therapy, but President Trump wants to compromise on babies’ lives, so Democrats are pro-abortion ‘just like him,’” she continued. “Trump should not be the Republican nominee.”
“Trump should fire anything his idiot advisers say to mess around on abortion. Stupid move. Abortion fanatics vote for Trump just because he’s going to ‘compromise.’ ‘And an innocent baby will be killed in the process,’ said ‘The Liz Wheeler Show’ host. Posted by Liz Wheeler. “If you lose, you lose. Trump is not a centrist. His best bet is and always will be to be grounded and brutal. I hate to see this trash from him.”
SBA Pro-Life America President Marjorie Dannenfelser reacted to President Trump’s comments “We thank Governor Ron DeSantis for following the science and the will of the people and signing the Heartbeat Protection Act.”
The former president’s comments come as he seeks to run for the Oval Office for a third time against his former subordinate DeSantis and a host of Republican and Democratic presidential candidates.
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With former Vice President Mike Pence also vying for the Republican presidential nomination, Mr. DeSantis is struggling to close the gap with Mr. Trump from second place in the Republican primary.
Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy are also fighting for the Republican ticket and met with DeSantis on the debate stage last month.
