In a surprising turn of events, former Pres Donald Trump criticized an Arizona court ruling that reportedly upheld a 19th century law that banned nearly all abortions.
What happened: Speaking in Atlanta, Trump expressed hope that Arizona’s law will be “straightened out.” Despite his criticism, he maintained his position that states should legislate on abortion, a position he had previously outlined in a video statement on Monday, the New York Times reported.
Trump’s comments added further confusion over his stance on abortion, an issue his campaign fears could impact his chances in upcoming November polls.
After the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court in 2022, Democrats have been vocal in their criticism of Trump on the abortion issue. They attributed the state’s strict abortion laws, including Florida’s ban, to Trump’s influence.
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Trump’s comments on Wednesday drew a strong response from the Biden campaign. Michael Tylercampaign spokesperson, said Trump “is responsible for the suffering and chaos happening right now, including in Arizona, because he proudly overturned Roe.”
Trump’s position on abortion has been inconsistent, with him suggesting last month that he would support a 15-week federal ban with exceptions, a position that was absent from his statement on Monday.
Because matter: Trump’s recent comments on abortion have been a source of confusion and controversy. Earlier this month, he suggested that a 15-week abortion ban would calm both sides of the debate. However, he later distanced himself from the national abortion ban, saying the decision should be left to states.
His inconsistent position has attracted criticism, with Matthew Dowdformer presidential strategist George W. Bush, labeling it the “worst possible political position.” As the November election approaches, Trump’s position on this controversial issue could have a significant impact on his campaign.
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