Former President Donald Trump has reversed his stance on a Florida ballot measure that would protect abortion rights after facing backlash from conservative supporters. Initially appearing supportive in an NBC News interview, Trump’s comments led to criticism from anti-abortion activists.
On Friday, Trump clarified to Fox News that while he believes Florida’s six-week abortion ban is too strict, he will still vote against the measure. He falsely claimed that Democrats support abortions at any stage of pregnancy, using this as his rationale for opposing the Florida amendment.
The reversal has reignited the abortion debate within the Republican Party, with Trump drawing criticism from both sides. Despite previously calling Florida’s abortion law a “terrible mistake,” his opposition to the ballot measure signals his ongoing alignment with conservative values as the 2024 election approaches.
