Donald Trump’s stance on abortion rights has been a subject of significant evolution and debate, particularly since the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 decision in *Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization*, which overturned the landmark *Roe v. Wade* decision and removed the federal right to an abortion. During the recent US elections in 2024, American voters were concerned about both Trump’s and Harris’s stances on abortion rights. It was argued that the issue of abortion rights was one of the main factors in deciding voting patterns in the election. Whereas, Trump’s position on the issue has shifted several times throughout his campaign for the 2024 presidential election, confusing his supporters and critics alike.
Trump’s views on abortion have changed, particularly since *Dobbs*, which gave states again the authority to control abortion instead of the federal government. At first, Trump praised the *Dobbs* ruling, claiming to have nominated the three conservative judges who contributed to its success. His efforts to alter the judiciary culminated in this success for anti-abortion activists, which he characterized as a victory for those who wished to restrict abortion. Trump claimed, “I was the one who got it done,” alluding to his power on the Supreme Court.
Trump’s stance on abortion, however, has grown more ambiguous and contentious among his party in more recent remarks. His remarks on enacting a national abortion ban have been erratic, notwithstanding his persistent........