Former President Donald Trump said he thinks each state should decide whether abortion should be allowed or not. He explained his view in a video released on his social media platform, Truth Social.
Trump didn’t give a specific time frame for when he thinks abortion should be banned. He said different states will have different rules on abortion, and it’s up to the people in each state to decide. Trump mentioned that the Supreme Court’s decision in 2022 allowed states to make their own rules about abortion.
Trump, who is expected to run for president again as a Republican, had faced questions about his stance on abortion. He mentioned that Republican-led states have been making new rules on abortion since Roe v. Wade was overturned. Democrats think talking about abortion rights helps them win elections.
Trump encouraged people to follow their own beliefs on abortion but reminded them that winning elections is important for shaping the country’s future.
While Trump has said he’s against abortion, he has also criticized other Republicans for being too strict on the issue. He believes exceptions should be made in cases of rape, incest, or when the mother’s life is in danger.
Democrats and President Joe Biden’s team have been talking about abortion rights to show how they differ from Trump.
Most Americans think abortion should be legal in the early stages of pregnancy. A poll found that about half of people agree with allowing abortions up to 15 weeks into pregnancy. Data shows that the majority of abortions are done within the first 13 weeks of pregnancy.
Roe v. Wade, a Supreme Court decision from 1973, said abortion is legal until a fetus can survive outside the womb, which is around 23 or 24 weeks into pregnancy.
Abortions later in pregnancy are rare and are usually done when there are serious problems with the fetus, when the mother’s life is in danger, or when there have been delays in getting the procedure.