Overview

• Donald Trump hints at a 15-week national abortion ban, aiming to find a middle ground in the abortion debate.
• Critics argue the proposal could alienate voters and damage Republican electoral prospects, citing Virginia's recent elections as a warning.
• Pro-abortion advocates and some left-leaning publications dismiss the 15-week compromise as extreme, highlighting the potential dangers to pregnant individuals.
• The proposal has sparked discussion about the political and social implications of gestational age bans, with opinions divided on its reasonableness.
• Despite the controversy, Trump's base and some conservatives show support for the idea, seeing it as a potential unifying policy.