Former President Trump said Sunday he would decide “soon” whether to support a nationwide abortion ban.
Trump’s comments came after reports surfaced last month that he was considering marrying the president. Federal 16-week abortion ban for his campaign platform.
As for whether he supports the policy, President Trump told Fox News host Howard Kurtz, “We’ll see.” “I’m going to make a decision soon. I want to see if I can satisfy both parties.”
Trump’s campaign declined to report on the policy last month, but did not deny that Trump was considering it, saying instead that Trump would “talk to both sides and negotiate a deal that everyone is happy with.” issued a vague statement.
“President Trump appointed strong constitutionalist federal judges and Supreme Court justices who overturned Roe v. Wade and sent the decision back to the states,” campaign spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt said in a statement. “It’s something other presidents have tried for more than 50 years.” The initial report was deemed “fake news”.
Democrats have capitalized on this speculation by claiming that if elected, President Trump would push for a nationwide abortion ban. The policy is polarizing, with about 48% of Americans polling last month saying they supported a 16-week ban.
Similar policies have divided opinion among Republican primary candidates, with Sen. Tim Scott (R.C.) supporting a 15-week federal ban, while Nikki Haley He said the issue should not be regulated at all by the federal government.
Scott is one of the finalists for President Trump’s running mate.
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