Controversy
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Will Elective Abortion Be Banned Nationally in the US?
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Eric SchmittA national abortion ban is "just not a reality."
Karoline LeavittTrump "has been very clear that he will NOT sign a federal ban when he is back in the White House."
Carol Tobias"[U]nless something really unusual happens in this election, neither side is going to have the votes in Congress to pass a national law [on abortion]."
Mitch McConnell"I don't think we'll get 60 votes in the Senate for any kind of national legislation [on a federal abortion ban]."
Chuck Schumer"[I]f Republicans get into power, they will not hesitate to push for a national abortion ban."
David Cohen"This [ending as much abortion as possible] is sort of a backdoor way to have a national abortion ban."
Donald Trump"You're not going to have it [federal restrictions on abortion] for many, many years, whether it be Democrat or Republican."
Destiny Lopez"Congress could potentially pass a national ban or legislation that limits access to medication abortion."
Mike Johnson"[W]e have a long way to go to build the political consensus here to do anything in that [national abortion ban] regard."May 11, 2024
Sian Norris"There is very little doubt that Trump will sign a national abortion ban."
Donald Trump"EVERYONE KNOWS I WOULD NOT SUPPORT A FEDERAL ABORTION BAN, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, AND WOULD, IN FACT, VETO IT."Oct 02, 2024
Lupe M. RodríguezMany elected Republicans "support policies that would devastate our communities, including potentially a nationwide abortion ban."
Kamala Harris"[I]f Donald Trump were to be re-elected, he will sign a national abortion ban."Sep 11, 2024
Nancy PelosiIf Donald Trump wins the election, "there will be an abortion ban in our country; that's a guarantee."
J.D. Vance"[I]f you're not supporting it, as the president of the United States, you [Trump will] fundamentally have to veto it."
Alexis McGill Johnson"Donald Trump ran from his record and said he would not ban abortion nationwide."
Adam Serwer"But one way or another, banning abortion everywhere is the [Trump administration's] plan."
Rachel M. Cohen"The near-term prospect of such efforts [is] highly unlikely."
Donald Trump"Let me just tell you, I think that [a national abortion ban is] something that's off the table now."
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