Republican National Convention Avoids Abortion Debate

Despite a history of strong anti-abortion rhetoric, GOP leaders and speakers sidestepped the issue at the 2024 convention.

Donald Trump and other key speakers did not address abortion during their speeches.
The party's platform encourages states to grant legal rights to fetuses, but avoids a national ban.
Republican silence on abortion contrasts sharply with Democratic campaigning on reproductive rights.
Recent voter actions in several states suggest abortion is a losing issue for the GOP.
The shift reflects growing uncertainty within the party on how to approach the topic.