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Trump's Abortion Dilemma
The Daily
Political Transformation and Abortion Issue
The promise to appoint pro-life judges made by Trump led to unexpected political transformations regarding the abortion issue. Despite Trump's efforts in appointing judges who overturned Roe v. Wade, the politics surrounding the issue shifted, making it more motivating for Democrats and independents. The Republicans' inarticulate stance on the topic, coupled with Trump's criticism towards the anti-abortion movement, ultimately led to him realizing that pushing for harsh restrictions was detrimental to the party and contributed to Republican defeats in the 2022 midterms. The post-Roe world saw the abortion issue becoming a political liability for Republicans, contrary to their expectations.
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