Donald Trump Refuses to Answer Questions on Federal Abortion Ban at CNN Town Hall Event

At a CNN town hall event on Wednesday night, former President Donald Trump refused to answer multiple questions on whether he would sign a federal abortion ban into law if he were to win the 2024 presidential election. Trump, the current Republican front-runner in the 2024 presidential race, instead said he would “negotiate so that people are happy.”

When asked by CNN’s Kaitlan Collins if he would sign a federal abortion ban, Trump responded by saying, “I was able to terminate Roe v. Wade.” This statement was a direct reference to the Supreme Court overturning its 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling and ending the national right to an abortion.

Trump’s refusal to answer the question reflects the Republican Party’s broader flailing on the issue of abortion as the primaries approach. The party has long been divided on the issue, with some members advocating for a federal abortion ban and others supporting the right to abortion.

Trump’s refusal to answer the question has been met with criticism from both sides of the aisle. Pro-choice advocates have accused Trump of attempting to avoid taking a stance on the issue, while pro-life advocates have argued that Trump should have taken a stronger stance in favor of a federal abortion ban.

The Republican Party’s stance on abortion is likely to be a major issue in the upcoming 2024 presidential election. With Trump’s refusal to answer the question, the party’s position on the issue remains unclear.