The former and now future president largely staked out a federalist position, saying abortion policy should be formulated by the states.

Trump’s first time in office emboldened the anti-abortion movement and he appointed conservative-leaning justices to the Supreme Court, which then went on to overturn Roe v Wade – the landmark ruling that had granted a constitutional right to abortion access for the past 50 years.

As President Donald Trump embarks on his second term in 2025, his administrations approach to abortion laws has reignited intense national discourse. Trumps position, emphasizing state-level decision-making