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Trump Advocates for Stricter Abortion Restrictions Amid Controversial Statements

Former President Donald Trump faces criticism for spreading falsehoods about abortion laws while proposing a federal ban after 15 weeks.

Donald Trump at The Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center on February 22, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. Trump's used an interview with Sean Hannity this week to make the false claim that Roe v. Wade, which provided national provision to an abortion in the first three months of pregnancy, allowed abortions after pregnancy.
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Donald Trump at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference meeting in National Harbor, Md., on Feb 24, 2024.
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Overview

  • Donald Trump, in an interview with Sean Hannity, falsely claimed that Roe v. Wade allowed for the termination of pregnancies after birth, a statement debunked by fact-checkers.
  • Trump expressed openness to a 15-week federal abortion ban, a shift from previous positions and a move that aligns with extreme conservative views within the MAGA movement.
  • Medical experts agree that fetuses do not develop the necessary physical sensors to experience pain until at least 24 weeks, challenging the rationale behind the proposed 15-week ban.
  • The overturning of Roe v. Wade has significantly restricted access to abortions, with 14 states banning the procedure in almost all circumstances.
  • Trump's comments and proposals on abortion have sparked controversy and debate, highlighting the polarizing nature of the issue ahead of the 2024 presidential election.