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Trump Opposes Florida Abortion Amendment, Sparks Controversy Ahead of Election
Trump has declared he will vote against a Florida amendment protecting abortion rights, contradicting earlier statements.
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by News Desk
2024-08-31
Trump Opposes Florida Abortion Amendment, Sparks Controversy Ahead of Election

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump declared his opposition to a Florida amendment aimed at enshrining abortion rights in the state's constitution and overturning the current six-week abortion ban. This announcement comes after Trump’s earlier comments to NBC News, which seemed to suggest support for the amendment, creating confusion among voters.

 

In an interview with Fox News, Trump explained his position, stating, "I think six weeks, you need more time than six weeks." He criticized the proposed amendment for being too permissive and emphasized that abortion decisions should be made at the state level.

 

Trump’s stance has sparked a heated response from Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, who accused Trump of supporting an extreme ban that applies before many women even realize they are pregnant. Harris affirmed her commitment to restoring reproductive rights, stating, "When I’m president and Congress passes a bill to restore reproductive freedom, I will proudly sign it into law."

 

The debate over abortion rights has become increasingly prominent in the lead-up to the November 5, 2024, election, with pro-abortion rights groups gaining momentum following the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade. Trump has also proposed that government or insurance companies cover IVF fertility treatments, a move met with skepticism by Democrats.

 

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential candidate, dismissed Trump’s IVF proposal as implausible. Speaking at a campaign fundraiser, Walz expressed doubt about Trump’s sincerity and criticized Republicans’ approach to women’s health issues. Walz’s wife, Gwen, highlighted the personal impact of fertility treatments, pointing out that Trump’s policies could have denied her the opportunity to become a mother.

 

As the election nears, opinion polls indicate that Trump has lost ground with female voters, with Kamala Harris currently leading by 13 percentage points among women in a Reuters/Ipsos poll, up from a 9-point lead in July.

 

The clash over abortion and fertility issues underscores the widening divide between the candidates and their supporters, with both sides gearing up for a contentious election battle.
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