Governor Phil Murphy Misrepresents Trump’s Stance on Abortion
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy recently accused former President Donald Trump of planning to enact a nationwide abortion ban, despite Trump’s consistent stance that abortion regulation should be left to individual states. In a tweet, Murphy asserted that re-electing President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris is essential to counter Trump’s alleged intentions and his “anti-choice MAGA allies.”
According to an interview with the Associated Press, Trump clarified that he believes the decision on whether to prosecute women for abortions or monitor women’s pregnancies should be left to the states. This position was reiterated during a Time magazine interview, where Trump emphasized state rights over federal involvement in abortion legislation.
Trump stated, “You don’t need a federal ban,” aligning the overturn of Roe v. Wade with his view that abortion issues should return to state control. He further explained that the situation regarding abortion laws would vary from state to state, citing differences between Florida and Georgia as examples.
The former president also mentioned that he would veto any bill imposing a federal ban on abortion, pointing out the improbability of such a scenario given the current political landscape. He argued that even if Republicans regain control of the Senate, they would lack the 60 votes necessary to overcome a filibuster and pass such legislation.
This clarification comes amidst a broader national debate and intense legal battles surrounding reproductive rights, including access to the abortion pill mifepristone. Trump’s stance highlights a significant ideological divide on how abortion should be regulated in the United States, contrasting sharply with the claims made by Governor Murphy.