Wed Sep 11 23:34:27 UTC 2024: ## Trump Dodges Abortion Ban Question, Claims He Won’t Sign One
**CHICAGO** – Former President Donald Trump has again sidestepped the question of whether he would sign a federal abortion ban if elected president, stating that such a ban would not pass Congress. However, he refused twice to explicitly state whether he would veto a national ban if it reached his desk.
Trump’s comments came during Tuesday’s debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, where he was pressed on his shifting stance on the crucial election issue. He has previously expressed support for a federal ban, even suggesting a 15-week limit, but now claims the issue should be left to individual states.
His running mate, Sen. JD Vance, said in a recent interview that Trump would veto a ban, a statement the former president denied discussing with Vance. The debate brought further scrutiny to Trump’s wavering position on abortion, which has become a major point of contention in the race.
Democrats have accused Trump of being untrustworthy on reproductive rights, citing his history of changing his mind on abortion policy. Meanwhile, anti-abortion groups have also expressed frustration with Trump’s emphasis on leaving the decision to states, urging him to commit to a national ban.
Trump’s “states-based” approach is seen as an attempt to appear more moderate on abortion, an issue that remains popular with a majority of Americans. However, his fluctuating statements have further fueled the debate and raised concerns about the potential impact of a second Trump presidency on abortion rights.
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