Posted on 09/18/2023 12:07:42 PM PDT by thegagline
Former President Donald Trump has drawn outrage from pro-life conservatives after he panned a six-week abortion ban championed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as “terrible.”
“I think what he did is a terrible thing and a terrible mistake,” Trump, 77, told NBC’s “Meet the Press” when asked about the policy in an interview that aired Sunday.
The 45th president’s remarks triggered backlash among anti-abortion activists, including from groups like Live Action and Students for Life,***
“Pathetic and shameful. Trump is actively attacking the very pro-life laws made possible by Roe’s overturning,” Lila Rose of Live Action said on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Heartbeat Laws have saved thousands of babies. But Trump wants to compromise on babies’ lives so pro-abort Dems ‘like him.’ Trump should not be the GOP nominee.
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The Susan B. Anthony List, which has pushed candidates to call for a national abortion ban — and criticized candidates like DeSantis who have declined to do so — initially had a tame response to Trump.
“We’re at a moment where we need a human rights advocate, someone who is dedicated to saving the lives of children and serving mothers in need. Every single candidate should be clear on how they plan to do that,” Marjorie Dannenfelser, SBA president, said in a statement.
“Anything later than a 15 week protection for babies in the womb (when science proves they can feel pain) as a national minimum standard makes no sense.”
We've already seen the disastrous results of Donald Trump compromising with Democrats: over $7 trillion in new debt, an unfinished border wall, and the jailbreak First Step Act letting violent criminals back on to the streets.
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“Republicans across the country know that Ron DeSantis will never back down.”
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The last gasp of the DeSantites.
It’s true.
Trump thinks he can divide the baby.
Science says a human life begins at conception.
Better to lose babies than lose votes.
Yeah, sure, go right ahead and get as draconian as possible on abortion and see where that gets you.
As wrong as it may be, there are times when it may be a necessity (rare, but happens), and that is something in the back of the minds of over a hundred million women in this country.
Good job getting Roe vs Wade overturned. Now, it’s back to the states to decide how to deal with it. Let them figure it out.
“The last gasp of the DeSantites.”
But Trump said it! I guess it’s a political strategy to try to improve his standing with suburban Moms. Why does he keep throwing cold water on his Pro-Life supporters? The Pro-Abortionists aren’t going to vote for him. Never thought he believed the Pro-Life position in his heart, he was Pro-Partial birth abortion at one point, but this is a dumb strategy. It calls into question what kind of judicial nominees we would get from him in a second term.
If FLA wants to go 6 weeks that’s their fight.
Trump is probably talking nationwide.
GOP idiots...finally get want they want (reverse of Roe) and then they complain.
I am almost to the point of saying..OKAY KILL YOUR CHILDREN....YOU WILL PAY FOR YOUR SINS.
It’s sad. Here we have a man who appointed 3 justices which resulted in overturning Roe v. Wade.
And now he wants to negotiate with Democrats. How can Trump or Angry Trumpers hide behind the “States Rights’ argument when they hate DeSantis for being responsible for Florida having The Best anti-abortions laws in the nation?
Trump and his cult are just angry that DeSantis beat him to the punch in this hot topic issue.
Angry like when DeSantis won the fight against Disney. Forcing Trump to defend Disney and their groomer policies.
Since when are Meatball supporters members of the right?
Now, it’s back to the states to decide how to deal with it. Let them figure it out.
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Florida figured it out. Yet we have Trump blasting away at what is the best anti-abortion laws any state in the nation has.
So Angry Trumpers can take their phoney “States Rights” claims and shove them.
Trump has flip flopped on the abortion issue and Angry Trumpers blindly obey and follow their leader.
The activists position will increase abortions, that much is clear. I know I’m going out on a limb here but the next President will not sign a 6 week ban on abortion. Knowing that, why in the world would you make that your platform? Trump’s discussion on abortion in the meet the press interview was an absolute master class on how to handle the debate. He had the Democrat coming out forcefully against late term abortion. I think it’s the first time I’ve seen a Democrat flustered on the issue, maybe ever. It was the first debate on abortion that I can remember that didn’t have the Republican defending rape and incest. Without agreeing with Trump’s position any fair minded person can admit the glorious nature of the debate. Very VERY impressive. I look forward to this discussion in the general.
Either you’re stupid or you have not learned a thing about trusting the media
Do babies only become babies on week 7, did I miss the memo?
I do not favor abortion. Some things to consider. If a woman misses one period she could be four weeks into pregnancy. The next one exceeds the six week limit. I support safe and rare.
You could not have watched the interview. This section was one of his strongest(in a very strong performance overall). It was glorious and he had the Democrat saying “no one wants that” when talking about late term abortions. It was glorious!
You joined FR on June 26, 2023 just to promote pro-abort views like this?
IBTZ
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