In a new interview with Time magazine, former President Donald trump reaffirmed his new states’ rights position on abortion. The GOP presidential hopeful said he fully supports states making the legislative policy decisions when it comes to abortion.
He confirmed he would not intervene when states protect babies from abortions.
Asked about the specifics of abortion policy, Trump said his views don’t matter because he’s leaving it up to the states.
“It’s irrelevant whether I’m comfortable or not,” Trump said. “It’s totally irrelevant, because the states are going to make those decisions.”
When asked about a federal bill to protect babies from abortion, Trump repeated the same refrain.
“I’m leaving everything up to the states,” he said.
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Trump declined to say whether he would sign or veto a Congressional bill protecting babies from abortions – repeating a third time that abortion is “back in the states.”
“Again, you’ll have to speak to the individual states,” he said.
Trump declined to discuss the dangerous abortion pill mifepristone that kills babies and has killed or injured women – saying he will issue a position on that in the coming weeks.
“Well, I have an opinion on that, but I’m not going to explain. I’m not gonna say it yet.” He said he would announce his position “probably over the next week.” When pressed for an answer, Trump sought more time. “I will be making a statement on that over the next 14 days.”
