Trump risks alienating pro-life voters

Published August 30, 2024 2:51pm ET



If the events of the last 24 hours are any indication, former President Donald Trump is running a serious risk of alienating pro-life voters, a group whose support he absolutely needs to win the presidency.

Two things happened that changed Trump’s standing with voters on the matter. The first was at a rally in Michigan, where Trump announced that his administration would work to make IVF treatments free, either through government support or a mandate that insurance covers the procedure. The second occurred shortly after, in an interview, where he seemed to indicate that he was going to vote in favor of a Florida constitutional amendment that would allow abortion up to birth.

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