Trump Says Republicans Should Clarify Their Support for Exceptions to Abortion Bans

Former President Donald Trump said Republicans need to do a better job of explaining their positions on abortion—with exceptions for rape, incest, and the life of the mother—and to contrast that with the pro-abortion Democrat Party platform.

In an interview with talk show host Wayne Allyn Root, Trump said abortion bans must provide exemptions for situations like incest, rape, and protecting the life of the mother, a position that was upheld by former President Ronald Reagan as well. A “certain standard” on abortion exceptions is necessary and “you have to talk about it,” he said.

“The problem is a lot of people aren’t explaining it well, and I think having the exceptions is a very important thing,” he said. Trump called Democrats the “radical ones” with regard to the abortion issue.

Trump’s advice comes as abortion is one of the key issues expected to influence the midterm elections. According to an NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll conducted in September, abortion was the second most important issue in voters’ minds.

While only 10 percent of Republicans saw abortion as a top issue, 35 percent of Democrats saw it as the biggest issue. Among independents, who are critical in swing districts and states, abortion was the key issue among 22 percent of respondents.

In addition, 58 percent of independents said the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has made it more likely for them to vote.

Three of the conservative judges on the Supreme Court when Roe was overturned were appointed by Trump.

“This is following the Constitution, and giving rights back when they should have been given long ago,” Trump said to Fox News at the time.

Targeting Conservatives

During a rally in Nevada on Saturday, Trump criticized the Biden administration for targeting pro-life supporters. His criticism came after the FBI arrested several

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