'He only fanned the flames': Trump's latest campaign tactic shredded in new op-ed
11 months, 1 week ago

'He only fanned the flames': Trump's latest campaign tactic shredded in new op-ed

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump's latest strategy to triangulate on the abortion issue is not going to help his 2024 presidential election campaign, Calder McHugh wrote for Politico on Monday evening. After weeks of speculation about whether Trump would endorse a federal abortion ban, Trump issued a video statement on Monday in which he dodged the issue and proclaimed abortion was up to states. What Trump really had to do here was stake out a middle ground position, wrote McHugh, and he didn't do that, instead making "wild claims" and "jarring descriptions" of how Democrats support executing babies, which is not true. Ultimately, Trump "believes that support for a nationwide abortion ban would cost him politically, so he’s jettisoned it," concluded McHugh.

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Donald Trump Claims He Would Veto National Abortion Ban If Elected
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump Claims He Would Veto National Abortion Ban If Elected

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would veto a federal abortion ban, after months of dodging questions on his abortion stance. This is the first time the GOP presidential nominee has fully and directly answered the question of whether he would support a national abortion ban since the Supreme Court repealed Roe v. Wade in 2022. It …

Trump: Women won't even think about abortion once I'm elected again
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump: Women won't even think about abortion once I'm elected again

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump declared in a late Friday screed that women are sicker, poorer and more depressed than they were in 2020, and vowed that once he's re-elected they won't even be "thinking about abortion" they'll be so "happy." The MAGA leader then vowed to "fix all of that" — "fast" — and said American women will finally get …

US Elections 2024: 'I'm not signing a...,' Donald Trump claims abortion ban ‘a lie’ in debate with Kamala Harris
6 months ago

US Elections 2024: 'I'm not signing a...,' Donald Trump claims abortion ban ‘a lie’ in debate with Kamala Harris

Live Mint  

US Elections 2024: Donald Trump denied accusations from Democrats that he wants to ban abortions, claiming they are lies. Vice President Harris criticized him for appointing Supreme Court justices who overturned Roe v. Wade, suggesting he would support a national abortion ban if elected. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} In the first US Presidential 2024 debate between the two candidates, Republican nominee and …

The Harris campaign takes its attacks against Trump over abortion on the road
6 months ago

The Harris campaign takes its attacks against Trump over abortion on the road

NPR  

The Harris campaign takes its attacks against Trump over abortion on the road toggle caption Grant Blankenship As former President Trump struggles with messaging on the issue of abortion, Vice President Harris’ campaign is making a major push focused on the issue. toggle caption Sarah McCammon/NPR “My doctor told me despite preparing for this moment for months, we couldn’t proceed,” …

Abortion quickly emerges as a flashpoint between Harris and Trump
6 months ago

Abortion quickly emerges as a flashpoint between Harris and Trump

LA Times  

Abortion quickly emerged as a flashpoint in the first presidential debate between former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, the Republican falsely arguing that Democrats support killing babies after birth and the Democrat saying Trump can’t be trusted because of his dizzying statements on the matter. “It’s an execution,” Trump said, claiming that Harris, running mate Tim Walz and …

After years of flip-flopping, Trump weighs in on his abortion vote
6 months, 2 weeks ago

After years of flip-flopping, Trump weighs in on his abortion vote

NPR  

After years of flip-flopping, Trump weighs in on his abortion vote SCOTT DETROW, HOST: When Donald Trump first ran for president, he did so promising to appoint conservative Supreme Court justices, justices who would overturn the right to abortion access in the United States. DETROW: Let's talk about Donald Trump, who is voting in Florida this year but also running …

Why nobody believes Trump’s flip-flop on abortion and IVF
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Why nobody believes Trump’s flip-flop on abortion and IVF

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He responded by saying the state’s six-week ban …

In reversal, Trump won't back Florida abortion ban repeal amendment
6 months, 2 weeks ago

In reversal, Trump won't back Florida abortion ban repeal amendment

Salon  

Donald Trump announced his opposition to a Florida ballot initiative to restore some abortion access in the state after it enacted a restrictive six-week ban, providing a long-awaited final answer to a question he publicly flip-flopped on. “I’ll be voting no,” Trump told Fox News on Friday, falsely claiming that Democrat-led states were allowing abortions “in the ninth month” and …

Trump is trying to allay concerns on abortion, and abortion opponents aren't happy
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump is trying to allay concerns on abortion, and abortion opponents aren't happy

NPR  

Trump is trying to allay concerns on abortion, and abortion opponents aren't happy toggle caption Emily Elconin/Getty Images Anti-abortion rights activists are raising concerns about recent comments from former President Donald Trump, in which he appears to be trying to soften his position on abortion. In a Friday post on Truth Social, Trump — whose appointees to the U.S. Supreme …

Trump promises to ‘save’ America with mix of lofty, vague, legally dubious policies
7 months ago

Trump promises to ‘save’ America with mix of lofty, vague, legally dubious policies

LA Times  

The way former President Trump tells it, the United States is a “crime-ridden mess” with “the worst border in the history of the world,” simultaneously headed for the next Great Depression and World War III. Zepeda-Millán said those who supported Trump’s policies — sometimes despite believing them to be ineffective — also held the “most racist views,” including general discomfort …

Trump backed a federal abortion ban as president. Now, he says he wouldn't sign one
11 months ago

Trump backed a federal abortion ban as president. Now, he says he wouldn't sign one

NPR  

Trump backed a federal abortion ban as president. Now, he says he wouldn't sign one Enlarge this image toggle caption Megan Varner/Getty Images Megan Varner/Getty Images This week, Donald Trump disappointed abortion rights opponents by not mentioning a federal ban in his long-awaited abortion policy announcement. As president, Trump supported a 20-week federal abortion ban, and in recent weeks has …

‘Let states decide’: How Donald Trump’s position on abortion has changed
11 months, 1 week ago

‘Let states decide’: How Donald Trump’s position on abortion has changed

Al Jazeera  

Trump did not call for a national abortion ban, disappointing anti-abortion activists. Here’s how: October 1999: A ‘pro-choice’ Trump comes out against abortion During an interview with NBC, Trump deemed himself “very pro-choice”, yet added: “I hate the concept of abortion.” January 2000: Trump says he would support an abortion ban Trump cited the interview from October 1999 in his …

Donald Trump declines to endorse national abortion ban in US
11 months, 1 week ago

Donald Trump declines to endorse national abortion ban in US

India Today  

Former US President Donald Trump said on Monday he believes abortion limits should be left to the states, outlining his position in a video in which he declined to endorse a national ban after months of mixed messages and speculation. “At the end of the day it’s all about will of the people.” Trump had long argued that the Supreme …

Trump declines to endorse a national abortion ban and says it should be left to the states
11 months, 1 week ago

Trump declines to endorse a national abortion ban and says it should be left to the states

The Hindu  

Former U.S. President Donald Trump said he believes abortion limits should be left to the States, in a video released on Monday declining to endorse a national ban after months of mixed messages and speculation. The Dobbs decision clearly allows both states and Congress to act.” Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, one of Trump's congressional backers and supporter of …

Why Donald Trump is repeating a smear about Democrats wanting to ‘execute’ babies
11 months, 1 week ago

Why Donald Trump is repeating a smear about Democrats wanting to ‘execute’ babies

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former President Donald Trump finally responded to criticism of his …

Trump Announces New Abortion Position of Not Wanting to Really Take a Position on Abortion
11 months, 1 week ago

Trump Announces New Abortion Position of Not Wanting to Really Take a Position on Abortion

Slate  

As president, Donald Trump appointed Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. With Trump once again the Republican Party’s presumptive nominee for the presidency, his campaign has faced questions about whether he would sign a bill banning abortion nationwide. The takeaways: • Trump says he is “proudly the person responsible for the ending of Roe v. Wade.” • His position …

Trump's New Abortion Statement Doesn't Answer 3 Key Questions
11 months, 1 week ago

Trump's New Abortion Statement Doesn't Answer 3 Key Questions

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Donald Trump’s new comments on abortion on Monday drew the ire of social conservatives after he suggested that it should be left up to the states to decide how to handle the hot-button issue, which has energized Democrats and put Republicans on the defensive ahead of November’s presidential election. Do what’s right for your family and do …

Trump says abortion policy should be left to the states in new video
11 months, 1 week ago

Trump says abortion policy should be left to the states in new video

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump said abortion policy should be let up to the states as he finally revealed his stance on the highly controversial issue after teasing it for months. Trump celebrated the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade in June 2022, which has caused two years of debate over how abortion should be handled now at the state and federal levels. …

'Deeply disappointed': Top anti-abortion group whacks Trump for punting issue
11 months, 1 week ago

'Deeply disappointed': Top anti-abortion group whacks Trump for punting issue

Raw Story  

Top anti-abortion activists are upset with former President Donald Trump this morning. The former president was instrumental to the fall of Roe v. Wade, having appointed three of the Supreme Court justices who gave the green light for states to enact total bans on abortion. Nevertheless, the Susan B. Anthony List, one of the largest anti-abortion groups in the United …

Trump rejects calls for US-wide abortion ban
11 months, 1 week ago

Trump rejects calls for US-wide abortion ban

The Telegraph  

Donald Trump has rejected calls for a nationwide abortion ban, as he warned that extreme views on the issue could make it harder for Republicans to win votes. Mr Trump has often avoided the question of abortion, considering it a toxic issue among potential Republican voters – many of whom are not aligned with the party’s sceptical position on the …

Trump declines to back nationwide abortion ban, says it should be left to the states
11 months, 1 week ago

Trump declines to back nationwide abortion ban, says it should be left to the states

NPR  

Trump declines to back nationwide abortion ban, says it should be left to the states Enlarge this image toggle caption Megan Briggs/Getty Images Megan Briggs/Getty Images Former President Donald Trump on Monday made a long-awaited announcement on abortion policy, saying abortion should be left up to the states. In his video, Trump claimed credit for the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning …

Trump says abortion should be up to US states, avoids backing national ban
11 months, 1 week ago

Trump says abortion should be up to US states, avoids backing national ban

Al Jazeera  

Joe Biden says Donald Trump is ‘scrambling’ as reproductive rights are set to be central issue ahead of November election. In a video posted on his Truth Social platform on Monday, the former US president said he was “proudly the person responsible” for overturning Roe v Wade, the landmark legal precedent that had guaranteed abortion rights on the national level …

Trump won't back down from 'bloodbath' rhetoric on campaign trail
11 months, 1 week ago

Trump won't back down from 'bloodbath' rhetoric on campaign trail

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump is doubling down on dehumanizing language for migrants on the campaign trail. Notably, the report continued, Trump is pivoting as hard as possible to this issue as Democrats go on the offensive about abortion rights; the former president's Supreme Court picks were responsible for allowing states to enact full bans on the procedure. The presumptive GOP …

What Republicans said when I asked them about Trump’s proposed abortion ban
11 months, 3 weeks ago

What Republicans said when I asked them about Trump’s proposed abortion ban

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Trump said that restricting abortion after 15 weeks “seems to be a number that …

Donald Trump Says He's 'Proud' To Have Overturned Roe v. Wade
1 year, 2 months ago

Donald Trump Says He's 'Proud' To Have Overturned Roe v. Wade

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Former President Donald Trump said Wednesday at a town hall event that he was “proud” to have helped overturn Roe v. Wade by appointing three conservative justices to the U.S. Supreme Court. During the Fox News town hall, Trump, who is seeking the GOP presidential nomination for a third time, was asked by an Iowa Republican voter …

Trump calls DeSantis abortion ban ‘a terrible mistake,’ sparking anger from some key Republicans
1 year, 5 months ago

Trump calls DeSantis abortion ban ‘a terrible mistake,’ sparking anger from some key Republicans

Associated Press  

Donald Trump is facing new blowback from anti-abortion activists for refusing to commit to national abortion restrictions and for calling Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signing of a six-week ban on the procedure a “terrible mistake.” Speaking Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Trump repeatedly declined to say whether he would support a federal ban on abortion. Regarding the bill signed …

Editorial: Trump’s trying to have it both ways on abortion. But don’t be fooled
1 year, 5 months ago

Editorial: Trump’s trying to have it both ways on abortion. But don’t be fooled

LA Times  

On Sunday, Donald Trump, bizarrely, cast himself as both for and against abortion rights during an interview on “Meet the Press.” How could he achieve this sleight of tongue? But let’s be clear for any on-the-fence voter who watched the interview and now thinks, gee, maybe he’s not so bad on reproductive rights: “Beware the Jabberwock ….” In other words, …

Trump says ending Roe v Wade ‘cost us politically’ after repeatedly taking credit for decision to overturn it
1 year, 6 months ago

Trump says ending Roe v Wade ‘cost us politically’ after repeatedly taking credit for decision to overturn it

The Independent  

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Trump Says US Government Has 'Vital Role' Opposing Abortion, Won't Say If He Backs National Ban
1 year, 8 months ago

Trump Says US Government Has 'Vital Role' Opposing Abortion, Won't Say If He Backs National Ban

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump said the federal government should play a “vital role” opposing abortion but again failed to provide specifics on what national restrictions he would support if elected to the White House again. He said he believes “the greatest progress is now being made in the states, where everyone wanted to be.” “One …

Trump says US government has ‘vital role’ opposing abortion, won’t say if he backs national ban
1 year, 8 months ago

Trump says US government has ‘vital role’ opposing abortion, won’t say if he backs national ban

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump said the federal government should play a “vital role” opposing abortion but again failed to provide specifics on what national restrictions he would support if elected to the White House again. He said he believes “the greatest progress is now being made in the states, where everyone wanted to be.” “One of the reasons …

Donald Trump: 'I Was Able To Terminate Roe v. Wade'
1 year, 10 months ago

Donald Trump: 'I Was Able To Terminate Roe v. Wade'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday took direct credit for the Supreme Court overturning its 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling and ending the national right to an abortion. “I was able to terminate Roe v. Wade,” said Trump, the current Republican front-runner in the 2024 presidential race, during a CNN town hall event. Dannenfelser, whose group is …

Roe v Wade: Trump praises US Supreme Court decision to overturn constitutional right to abortion
2 years, 8 months ago

Roe v Wade: Trump praises US Supreme Court decision to overturn constitutional right to abortion

Daily Mail  

In a statement following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade in a 6-3 vote, former President Donald Trump said that the June 24 decision was 'the biggest WIN for LIFE in a generation.' Donald Trump Jr., congratulated his father on paving the way for the Supreme Court's decision The president's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., was also …

Trump worries that abortion will haunt possible 2024 re-election
2 years, 9 months ago

Trump worries that abortion will haunt possible 2024 re-election

Salon  

Former President Donald Trump has reportedly told his allies that he is concerned about the possible overturn of Roe v. Wade and how it could negatively impact his political aspirations if he chooses to run for president again in 2024. The former president believes the looming abortion ban could turn "suburban women" against him; an adverse action that could greatly …

Why Trump doesn't want to talk about abortion rights
4 years, 5 months ago

Why Trump doesn't want to talk about abortion rights

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Donald Trump doesn't want to talk about abortion After …

Why Trump doesn’t want to talk about abortion rights
4 years, 5 months ago

Why Trump doesn’t want to talk about abortion rights

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump doesn’t want to talk about abortion. “You don’t know what’s on the ballot,” Trump interjected during this week’s first presidential debate when Democrat Joe Biden said the ruling giving women the right to an abortion was at stake. She signed a 2015 letter to Catholic bishops affirming the “value of human life from conception to …

Analysis:: Trump makes for an odd champion for abortion foes, but his latest moves give them reason for optimism
8 years, 1 month ago

Analysis:: Trump makes for an odd champion for abortion foes, but his latest moves give them reason for optimism

LA Times  

In 1999, he described himself in a television interview as “very pro-choice” despite hating abortion and in 2016, Trump told MSNBC’s Chris Matthews that women who receive abortions should be punished. “I think this has been a fantastic first week for the administration.” Vice President Mike Pence, who on Friday became the highest-ranking elected official ever to appear at the …

Trump’s infrequent remarks on abortion draw strong reactions
8 years, 4 months ago

Trump’s infrequent remarks on abortion draw strong reactions

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Only rarely has Donald Trump broached the topic of abortion during his presidential campaign. Last week, in the third and final presidential debate, Trump ignited another firestorm as he sought to undercut Hillary Clinton, his Democratic opponent, for her strong support for abortion rights. “I do not think the U.S. government should be stepping in and making …

Donald Trump Probably Just Disappointed A Lot Of Conservatives On Abortion
9 years, 3 months ago

Donald Trump Probably Just Disappointed A Lot Of Conservatives On Abortion

Huff Post  

WATERVILLE VALLEY, N.H. -- Republican front-runner Donald Trump refused to say whether he supports overturning the Supreme Court’s landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, raising new questions about his commitment to opposing abortion rights. But defund, yes, we’re going to be doing that.” Trump’s ambiguous comments on abortion stand in stark contrast to the hard-line declarations from the three GOP …

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