On August 29, Trump Backs Florida's Amendment 4 for Abortion Rights Up to Viability

Aug 29, 2024, 09:47 PM

On August 29, 2024, former President Donald Trump announced his intention to vote in favor of Amendment 4 in Florida during an NBC News interview. The amendment seeks to overturn the state's current six-week abortion ban. Trump criticized the six-week limit as "too short" and expressed support for providing more time for abortions. This stance aligns him with those opposing the strict abortion restrictions championed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the state's Republican lawmakers. The amendment, if passed, would constitutionally protect the right to abortion up to the point of viability, effectively allowing abortions later in pregnancy. Trump's position has sparked reactions from both supporters and critics, highlighting a significant shift in his stance on abortion rights.