Trump says he will vote against Florida amendment enshrining abortion rights
The Hindu
Donald Trump opposes Florida abortion rights amendment, sparking controversy ahead of the November 5, 2024 election against Kamala Harris.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Friday (August 30, 2024) he would vote against an amendment in his home state of Florida that would enshrine abortion rights in the state's constitution and overturn a current six-week abortion ban.
Mr. Trump made the comments to Fox News, a day after he caused confusion when he seemed to suggest in an interview with NBC News that he would vote in favour of the amendment.
The amendment is strongly opposed by the anti-abortion groups that have backed his campaign in the November 5, 2024 election against Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris.
"I think six weeks, you need more time than six weeks," Mr. Trump said, adding he also believed the proposed amendment was too permissive.
"So I'll be voting no for that reason," said Mr. Trump, who has also indicated the matter should be decided by individual states.
Ms. Harris said the former president brags about his role in overturning the constitutional protection for abortion, adding he will vote to uphold a ban "so extreme it applies before many women even know they are pregnant."
"When I’m president and Congress passes a bill to restore reproductive freedom, I will proudly sign it into law. The choice in this election is clear," she said in a statement.
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