Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has made statements in support of reproductive rights, pledging to make IVF treatment free for all women if re-elected to a second term as president. Trump criticized a six-week abortion ban in Florida, stating that the limit is too short and there should be more time for women to make decisions about their pregnancies. His comments come as he attempts to present a more moderate image on reproductive access, which is seen as a weak point for the Republican Party among women voters.
Trump also promised new parents the ability to deduct major newborn expenses from their taxes if he is re-elected. He has been trying to appeal to a wider audience with these statements, but risks alienating his base of religious and anti-abortion voters. His opponent, Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, has been critical of Trump’s stance on reproductive rights, warning that he would sign a nationwide abortion ban if elected.
Despite Trump’s efforts to present a moderate image on reproductive issues, opinion polls show that he has lost support among women voters. Harris currently leads Trump by 13 percentage points among women, indicating a growing gap between the two candidates on this issue. Trump’s changing stance on abortion could further complicate his appeal to voters, according to conservative writer Michael Brendan Dougherty. Ultimately, Trump’s statements on reproductive rights will play a significant role in shaping his campaign and potential re-election bid in November.
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