Days after former US  president Donald Trump stated he would veto a national abortion ban if elected, the Republican nominee appeared to adopt a more moderate position. In a recent interview, he expressed that there should not be a total ban on abortion and emphasised the need for certain exceptions.

Trump shared with the comedian hosts of the Flagrant podcast that he supports having certain exceptions for abortion. The Republican nominee appeared on the show, hosted by comedian Andrew Schulz, where he discussed various topics, including surviving an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, as well as his children, Iran, and abortion rights.

In the podcast interview, Donald Trump also expressed his support for abortion exceptions, specifically in cases of incest and when the mother's life is at risk. He explained that in situations like rape, where the perpetrator might be a dangerous criminal, abortion should be an option.

"I do believe in exceptions. Life of the mother, rape, and incest. If your daughter’s impregnated by someone who’s from a prison and has killed people and everything else, absolutely, you have to be able to do that,” said Trump. 

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When asked if he would seek to influence states that implement overly restrictive abortion laws, Trump indicated he would intervene, stating, "I would. Oh, no, I won’t back it. I think that’s important," suggesting he does not support excessively strict state regulations.

Trump Stresses Importance Of State Authority In Abortion Legislation

Trump, who influenced the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade by appointing conservative justices, emphasised the importance of returning abortion regulations to the states. He stated, "It’s up to the states now. It shouldn’t be in the federal government," noting that states are addressing the issue differently, with some implementing conservative laws and others opting for more liberal approaches.

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Abortion rights have emerged as a contentious issue in the presidential race, with Democratic nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris stating that she would work to federally codify reproductive rights if she is elected.