From: officialflagrant
Donald Trump has articulated his stance on abortion rights and the reversal of Roe v. Wade, emphasizing that the issue should be decided at the state level [01:07:04].
Reversal of Roe v. Wade
Trump stated that the objective of overturning Roe v. Wade was always to return the authority over abortion laws to individual states [01:07:31]. He indicated that the legal scholars, regardless of their political alignment, did not believe that the federal government should have jurisdiction over this matter [01:07:38]. Following the Supreme Court’s decision, states are now able to vote on and approve their own regulations concerning abortion [01:08:01]. He noted that even states he won by a significant margin, like Ohio, have voted on the issue, indicating that it is now “up to them” [01:08:01].
Stance on Exceptions
Trump affirms his belief in exceptions for abortion, specifically in cases involving the life of the mother, rape, and incest [01:08:13]. He stressed that individuals should not be forced to carry a pregnancy to term if it resulted from a violent crime [01:16:01]. He indicated that his position on exceptions aligns with that of Ronald Reagan, who also supported these three protections [01:17:03]. He suggested that the group of people who oppose these exceptions is shrinking as they “realize what’s going on” [01:08:31]. Trump also stated he would not support state laws that do not include exceptions [01:15:41].
Support for IVF
Trump has been vocal in his support for In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). He recalled a situation in Alabama where a judge’s ruling threatened to shut down IVF clinics across the state [01:09:29]. After a conversation with Senator Katie Britt, who explained the distress among women due to the ruling, Trump quickly came out strongly in favor of IVF [01:10:47]. He stated that IVF is a “great thing” that helps women have babies, and he believes in supporting policies that encourage having children [01:10:14], [01:09:09]. He noted that his swift action saved some Republican politicians from negative repercussions [01:11:00].
Political Impact
Trump acknowledged that the reversal of Roe v. Wade was a “very, very tough” issue that could cause Republicans to lose elections if not handled carefully [01:07:18]. He highlighted the importance of moving the issue back to the states, which he believes was the long-standing desire across political spectrums [01:07:33]. He argues that by returning the decision to the people through state votes, the “52-year ordeal” will largely be “quelled” [01:15:19], [01:15:30].