Former President Donald Trump reaffirmed on Tuesday that he would veto any attempt to implement a federal abortion ban if re-elected in 2024.
I Would Veto It
In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated, “Everyone knows I would not support a federal abortion ban under any circumstances, and I would, in fact, veto it. This is the states’ responsibility, based on the will of their voters.”
This statement followed the vice-presidential debate on CBS between Ohio Senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. During the debate, abortion was one of the key topics, leading Trump to issue his response online, according to Ziare.
Up To Individual States
Although Trump has repeatedly stated his opposition to a federal abortion ban, there had been some ambiguity following an ABC News debate last month with Vice President Kamala Harris.
During that debate, Trump did not explicitly commit to vetoing such legislation, saying only that he “wouldn’t need to.” This left some uncertainty, which his latest statement now clarifies.
Senator JD Vance previously suggested that Trump would veto a federal abortion ban if it reached his desk. However, when asked about Vance’s comments on NBC, Trump denied having spoken to him directly about the matter, stating, “I don’t believe he was speaking for me.”
Trump’s position aligns with his broader stance of leaving abortion rights up to individual states. His comments come as the issue remains highly contentious, with various states implementing their own abortion laws following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022.
With his latest remarks, Trump aims to reassure both his supporters and state governments that he supports states' rights over federal mandates on the divisive issue of abortion.
