Panicked Trump Desperately Backpedals on Abortion After Shock Arizona Ruling: A Closer Look

Late Night with Seth Meyers13 minutes read

Donald Trump is attempting to distance himself from extreme abortion views after overturning Roe v Wade, resulting in a severe abortion ban in Arizona. Despite trying to appear moderate, Trump's actions, including a national abortion ban and supporting states' rights in deciding abortion laws, have led to significant backlash and electoral losses for Republicans.

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  • Donald Trump's inconsistent stance on abortion, from actively seeking to overturn Roe v Wade to attempting to appear moderate, has led to significant backlash and electoral losses for Republicans.
  • Despite advocating for states to decide on abortion laws, Trump's actions, including supporting the overturning of Roe v Wade and introducing a national abortion ban, have resulted in severe consequences such as the Arizona near-total abortion ban and potential further crackdowns if he secures a second term.

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Trump's Abortion Extremism Sparks Backlash and Losses

  • Donald Trump is trying to distance himself from being seen as an extremist on abortion after taking credit for overturning Roe v Wade, resulting in a severe abortion ban in Arizona based on an old law.
  • Trump has been inconsistent on various issues, including healthcare, minimum wage, and even misspelling his own name on Twitter.
  • In 2016, Trump explicitly expressed his desire for the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v Wade and appoint pro-life justices to ensure this.
  • Trump's responses to questions often lead to confessions, akin to playing chess with someone who knows only one move.
  • Trump's promise to overturn Roe v Wade, followed by the actual overturning and subsequent bragging about it, has led to significant backlash and electoral losses for Republicans.
  • Despite the intense backlash, Trump is attempting to portray himself as a moderate on abortion, advocating for states to decide on abortion laws.
  • Trump's actions, including overturning Roe v Wade and introducing a national abortion ban, contradict his attempts to appear moderate on abortion.
  • Arizona's Supreme Court recently enforced a 160-year-old near-total abortion ban, leading to severe penalties for violators.
  • Trump's support for leaving abortion decisions to states has resulted in disastrous consequences, with his allies planning further abortion crackdowns if he secures a second term.
  • Trump and his allies' attempts to distance themselves from the repercussions of their actions, such as the Arizona ruling, are met with skepticism and accountability for their role in the situation.
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