Former President Donald Trump has shifted his tone on abortion and women’s rights, stating that his administration would be “great for women and their reproductive rights.” This change comes after fulfilling his promise to anti-abortion groups to appoint Supreme Court justices who would overturn Roe v. Wade. Trump now seeks a middle ground on the topic, distancing himself from it following Republican electoral defeats largely over abortion rights.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump used the term “reproductive rights,” a rare stance for Republicans and a significant departure from previous rhetoric. He has defended his decision to repeal Roe v. Wade, stating that the issue should be decided by the states through legislation or votes.
Trump has rejected the idea of a national abortion ban if re-elected, signaling a shift in the Republican platform. The 2024 Republican National Convention confirmed this change by omitting any mention of abortion bans. Trump’s new stance on women’s rights and abortion represents a significant departure from traditional Republican views on the topic.
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