Former President Donald Trump has reversed his stance on Florida’s Amendment 4, a ballot measure that would enshrine abortion rights in the state’s constitution. Initially, Trump criticized Florida’s current six-week abortion ban as too restrictive, stating, ‘I think six weeks, you need more time’. However, he later clarified that he would vote against the amendment, citing concerns about late-term abortions.Trump’s decision to oppose Amendment 4 comes after facing backlash from anti-abortion groups. He explained his position, saying, ‘The nine months is just a ridiculous situation – where you can do an abortion in the ninth month’. Trump emphasized that his vote against the amendment is due to its permissive nature, which he views as ‘radical’.In response to Trump’s clarified stance, Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris criticized his position, stating, ‘Donald Trump just made his position on abortion very clear: He will vote to uphold an abortion ban so extreme it applies before many women even know they are pregnant’.Amidst the controversy, Trump also announced plans to offer free in vitro fertilization (IVF) to women in the United States if he wins the election. He stated, ‘We want more babies,’ and suggested that insurance companies could absorb the cost of insemination. However, this proposal has been met with skepticism, with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz dismissing it as unbelievable.The abortion rights issue has become a key topic in the US ahead of the 2024 elections, two years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Amendment 4 in Florida has already collected over 997,000 signatures, exceeding the required 8% of statewide registered voters to make the ballot.
Key points
- Trump will vote against Florida’s Amendment 4, which would enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution.
- Trump criticized Florida’s current six-week abortion ban as too restrictive, but opposes the amendment due to concerns about late-term abortions.
- Trump proposed offering free in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment if he wins the election.
- Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris criticized Trump’s stance on abortion.
Contradictions👾Trump initially suggested he might support the amendment but later clarified he would vote against it.
👾Trump criticizes the six-week ban as too restrictive but also opposes the amendment that would allow for more time.
