Overview

• 2024 Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie stated he would not sign a six-week national abortion ban if elected, arguing that there is no national consensus on such a ban.
• Christie criticized fellow candidate Nikki Haley for her stance on the issue, suggesting her support for a six-week ban could harm her chances in a general election.
• Christie's comments come in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision last year to overturn Roe v. Wade, leading to several states implementing their own abortion restrictions.
• Christie believes the decision on abortion should be left to the people and not politicians, and criticized Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel for suggesting it should be a federal issue.
• Christie's stance on the issue contrasts with other Republican candidates, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who signed a similar six-week ban into law earlier this year.