Ohio Sen. JD Vance, a former running mate of President Donald Trump, stated on Saturday that Trump would veto a federal abortion ban if passed by Congress. Vance made this statement during an appearance on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” where he said that Trump has explicitly stated his intention to veto such a ban if he does not support it.
This position from the Trump campaign marks a change in stance on abortion policy over the years. In April, Trump had simply answered “no” when asked if he would sign a national abortion ban if it passed through Congress. However, he did not clarify what he considered a ban at the time.
In 2018, Trump had called for a 20-week limit on abortions to be passed by the Senate, and last year, he celebrated the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Trump had also considered a 15-week federal abortion ban as a compromise, stating that many people were agreeing on the 15-week limit.
The independent candidate’s campaign could potentially disrupt the major-party race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. These statements from Vance and Trump reflect the ongoing debate and changing positions on abortion policy within the political landscape. This article originally appeared on NBCNews.com.
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