Donald Trump’s Comments on 15-Week Nationwide Abortion Ban Spark Debate Ahead of 2024 Election

Donald Trump is facing criticism from conservatives and anti-abortion activists after he called a ban on abortion after six weeks “a terrible thing and a terrible mistake” in an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press” over the weekend.

The 15-week approach is seen by some as more humane than the type of universal bans with no exceptions that have long been associated with the supposed “pro-life” movement. 2024 candidate Nikki Haley often raises her conservative and “pro-life” bonafides when questioned about her position on abortion.

Trump’s comments come as some Republicans have made it clear they plan to take their chances on a 15-week nationwide ban. Trump’s appointment of three conservative justices to the U.S. Supreme Court last year overturned Roe v. Wade, making such laws possible.

Trump’s comments and the Republican push for a 15-week nationwide ban suggest that the former president is recognizing the broad unpopularity of extreme abortion restrictions ahead of another likely campaign against President Joe Biden in 2024. However, Trump has been vague about what abortion policy he would support as president.

The debate over abortion is likely to remain a contentious issue in the upcoming election cycle, with both sides of the debate continuing to advocate for their respective positions. It remains to be seen how the public will respond to the proposed 15-week nationwide ban and how the issue will shape the 2024 election.