Donald Trump boasts about 'terminating' Roe v Wade while asserting he supports abortion exceptions

PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Former President Donald Trump recently took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to claim credit for ending Roe v Wade while also stating his belief in certain exceptions for abortion.

Since the landmark 2022 Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v Wade, Trump has frequently touted the ruling as one of the key achievements of his presidency, as reported by Mediaite.

Donald Trump claims credit for ending landmark Roe v Wade ruling

During his term, Donald Trump appointed three Supreme Court justices, a move that significantly shifted the Court's balance.

Trump addressed the matter on Truth Social, declaring that his administration's efforts led to the "termination" of the nearly five-decade-old ruling.

Trump's post read, "With the long sought termination (52 years!), by everyone, including Republicans, Democrats, Conservatives, Liberals, and virtually all legal scholars and experts, and with the help of six very wise and brave Supreme Court Justices, I was successful in terminating Roe v. Wade – Something which few thought was possible to do!"

He went on to emphasize that the decision to overturn Roe v Wade was meant to return the power to the states and "a VOTE OF THE PEOPLE."

He added, "I GOT IT DONE, and now people are voting all over the USA. Some of the votes are more Liberal than would have been thought, but the Vote is the Vote!"

Trump then aligned himself with former President Ronald Reagan and a majority of the Republican Party, stating, "Like Ronald Reagan before me, and 90% of the Republican Party, I BELIEVE IN EXCEPTIONS FOR RAPE, INCEST, AND THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER – On that you must follow your heart!"

Trump's recent statements underscore the ongoing complexity of his position on abortion, which has evolved significantly over the years, according to The Hill.

In the late 1990s, Donald Trump identified as pro-choice. During a 1999 interview, he admitted his personal opposition to abortion but asserted, "I am strongly pro-choice." When asked about the contentious issue of partial-birth abortions, he responded, "I am pro-choice in every respect, as far as it goes."

However, Trump's stance shifted notably over the following years.

By 2011, as he considered a presidential run, Donald Trump declared himself pro-life. He attributed this shift to personal experiences where friends chose to carry their pregnancies to term. Trump described the children born from these pregnancies as "total superstars."

After the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade in 2022, Trump took credit for the ruling, proudly asserting his role in appointing justices who were instrumental in the decision.

Despite his role in the historic ruling, Trump has occasionally suggested a middle ground.

In March, he mentioned a potential agreement on the abortion issue, saying, "The number of weeks now, people are agreeing on is 15, and I’m thinking in terms of that and it’ll come out to something that’s very reasonable."

Donald Trump's recent comments spark backlash across social media

Donald Trump's recent comments on Truth Social stirred a wave of reactions online, with many users criticizing him.

One person remarked, "Sorry, Trump. You can't have it both ways. Trump is in a panic now as he has seen the polling that shows abortion is a huge issue for all women this election."

Another said, "He'll say anything, right up until the voting centers actually open on Election Day. What he says tomorrow will be denied by next week."

"His ignorance and stupidity are equally astounding," wrote one person. Another added, "Atta boy Donnie keep reminding women of how you got rid of R v Wade. What a dummy."

One individual wrote, "Trump wants to play both sides of the coin. His position shifts depending on which group he's kowtowing to at the moment. Pathetic." Another pointed out, "This moron slob is still claiming the majority of Americans wanted RoeVwade shot down."

One netizen remarked, "Spineless Trump can't have it both ways." Another added, "The closer the election gets the weirder Trump will."

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