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Trump has flip-flopped on abortion policy. His appointees may offer clues to what happens next


Published on 2024-12-09 16:20:52 - Detroit News
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  • Trump's cabinet picks offer a preview of how his administration could handle abortion after he repeatedly flip-flopped on the issue on the campaign trail.
The article from The Detroit News discusses former President Donald Trump's inconsistent stance on abortion policy, highlighting how his past actions and statements have varied widely. Initially, Trump claimed credit for the overturning of Roe v. Wade due to his Supreme Court appointees, but he has since expressed support for exceptions in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother, and has criticized strict abortion bans as politically unwise. His appointees to the judiciary, including Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett, have played significant roles in shaping abortion law, with their decisions potentially foreshadowing future policy directions. The article suggests that while Trump's personal views on abortion remain somewhat ambiguous, his judicial picks indicate a conservative approach to abortion rights, potentially influencing future legal battles and policy decisions.

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