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Donald Trump criticized the Arizona Supreme Court for reviving a 160-year-old law that criminalizes abortion, calling it “too far”. Trump’s Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, allowing individual states to decide on their abortion laws. Despite many of his supporters being against abortion, Trump called on Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs and the Arizona Legislature to make abortion legal, stating that it needs to be “brought back into reason”.
Trump Criticizes Arizona Abortion Ban as ‘Too Far’
Donald Trump criticized the Arizona Supreme Court’s revival of a 160-year-old abortion law during a stopover in Atlanta, urging Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs and the Arizona Legislature to modify it.
Trump’s Stance on Abortion Flip-flops
Trump’s shifting stance on abortion appears as a dilemma for Republicans who’ve long campaigned for stricter abortion laws. Trump’s MAGA voter base applauds Arizona’s near-total abortion ban, a victory largely attributed to Trump’s influence.
Trump’s Supreme Court Overturned Roe v. Wade
Trump’s Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022, returning the decision on abortion to the individual states. The Arizona GOP swiftly acted to revive a 1864 abortion ban, should Roe be reversed.
Trump Calls for ‘Reason’ in Abortion Laws
Trump’s recent comments suggest a shift in his stance, calling for Arizona to “bring it back into reason” and suggesting that he would support state voters’ decision to enshrine abortion as a constitutional right. This appears to conflict with his previous endorsement of state rights regarding abortion decisions.
Trump’s Abortion Stance Could Backfire
Trump’s evolving stance on abortion could potentially alienate his hard-core base, which staunchly opposes abortion. House Speaker Ben Toma, a GOP primary candidate, has already indicated unwillingness to vote to repeal the 1864 abortion ban.
Trump’s strategic “pro-life” stance appears to be more about political positioning rather than sincere concern for the unborn, which may not sit well with his MAGA voter base who view abortion as a serious moral issue.
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