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Melania Trump Backs Abortion Rights, Says 'No Room for Compromise' in New Memoir

Oct 3, 2024, 11:14 AM

Former First Lady Melania Trump has come out strongly in support of abortion rights in her upcoming memoir, titled 'Melania.' In the memoir, she describes abortion as a 'woman's fundamental right' and emphasizes the importance of individual liberty and autonomy over one's own body. This stance marks a significant departure from the views of her husband, former President Donald Trump, who has advocated for allowing states to restrict abortion. Melania's memoir, set to be published a month before the upcoming election, includes statements such as, 'Restricting a woman’s right to choose whether to terminate an unwanted pregnancy is the same as denying her control over her own body.' She also underscores that women should have the authority to make decisions about their pregnancies free from government intervention or pressure. Melania further asserts that there is 'no room for compromise' on this issue and defends the right to abortion later in pregnancy, stating, 'timing matters.'