Trump has sent the pro-life movement to voicemail
During his first run for president in 2016, then-candidate Donald Trump made the pro-life message a core tenet of his campaign. This encouraged Republican voters to support him against Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton. Voters knew the 45th president of the United States would appoint at least one justice to the Supreme Court. Trump’s promise to the pro-life movement meant the country was closer than ever to overturning Roe v. Wade.
TL;DR
- Pro-life leaders criticize the Trump administration for inaction and hypocrisy regarding abortion policy, despite his role in overturning Roe v. Wade.
- Specific criticisms include the administration's failure to roll back regulations on the abortion pill mifepristone and the Justice Department's stance on related lawsuits.
- Trump's pro-life stance is described as opportunistic, shifting based on popularity and base support.
- SBA Pro-Life America plans to spend $160 million to support pro-life candidates in upcoming elections.
- The administration's approach is seen as inconsistent with a genuine commitment to the pro-life movement.
- Dannenfelser highlights the administration's reluctance to discuss abortion issues openly, referring to it as a 'third rail'.