Donald Trump has clarified his stance on abortion this week, solidifying two principles (seen in image below):
This is a states’ rights issue, which should be determined state-by-state (so not a national ban or a national Roe law)
There should be exceptions for rape, incest, and the life of the mother.
Will he change this position before Election Day? Any update on #1 or #2 will be considered a change in abortion policies.
The new stance must be publicly stated.
The following is a non-exhaustive list of public speech:
A televised public speech, or a public speech with journalists is attendance (like a paid donor speech).
A written statement submitted by Trump
Social media posts by Trump the man or campaign.
An official statement by the Trump campaign
Trump went out of his way to note that he would veto an abortion ban on October 1st. he’s certainly not advocated for a ban on rape/incest. of all the places he’s flip flopped, his abortion positions have remained resolute (and patently
incorrect if you ask me, and nearly every medical professional in the country).