{"id":2147165,"date":"2024-01-11T23:35:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T04:35:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-retaining-support-from-anti-abortion-groups-despite-call-for-concessions\/"},"modified":"2024-01-11T23:38:15","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T04:38:15","slug":"trump-retaining-support-from-anti-abortion-groups-despite-call-for-concessions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-retaining-support-from-anti-abortion-groups-despite-call-for-concessions\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump maintains anti-abortion support despite request for &#8216;compromises"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-retaining-support-from-anti-abortion-groups-despite-call-for-concessions%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2147165&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Donald Trump&#8217;s Stance on Abortion Receives Little Blowback from \u200bAnti-Abortion Groups<\/h2>\n<p>In \u2062a surprising turn of events, Donald Trump&#8217;s \u200dposition on abortion is not facing much criticism from the anti-abortion community, including prominent\u2062 groups within the movement.\u2064 During a recent\u200b Fox News town hall, Trump\u200d proudly \u200ddiscussed his role in nominating three Supreme Court justices who helped overturn Roe v. Wade, calling it a &#8220;miracle.&#8221; However, he also emphasized the need for moderation when it comes to abortion restrictions.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;You wouldn&#8217;t \u200dbe asking that question, even talking about the issue, because \u2064for 54 years, they were trying to get\u2062 Roe v. Wade terminated. And I did it and I&#8217;m proud to have done it,&#8221; Trump\u200b explained. He\u200c then compared\u200d himself to President Ronald Reagan, who supported \u200bexemptions in cases of a \u200bmother&#8217;s life, rape, or incest.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>But Trump&#8217;s comments took a \u200dsurprising turn, which has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-says-he-wants-to-settle-russia-ukraine-conflict\/\" title=\"DeSantis aims to resolve Russia-Ukraine conflict.\">previously caused controversy<\/a>.\u200c He stated, \u200c&#8221;We&#8217;re living\u200b in a\u2064 time when \u200bthere has to \u2063be a little bit \u200dof \u2064a concession one way or the other. I will say this: You have to win elections. Otherwise, you&#8217;re going to be back where you were, and you\u2063 can&#8217;t let that ever happen again.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>These remarks from Trump shed light on the political challenges the GOP faces regarding \u200cthe abortion issue.\u2064 President Joe Biden&#8217;s reelection\u200c campaign is hoping to shift the \u2062focus of the 2024 election to abortion, \u2064as a strategy to overcome \u200chis <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-flips-iowa-state-house-seat-held-by-democrats-for-decades\/\" title=\"Republican Flips Iowa State House Seat Held By Democrats For Decades\">low approval ratings<\/a> on the economy and \u2062voter fatigue.<\/p>\n<p>Despite Trump&#8217;s call for concessions, several anti-abortion\u200d groups refrained from criticizing his stance. Instead, they highlighted his role in overturning\u200d Roe v. Wade \u2064or chose not to mention \u200bhim at all. Penny Nance, CEO and president of Concerned Women for America, stated, &#8220;Donald Trump is the most pro-life president in\u2063 my \u200blifetime.&#8221; She also agreed with Trump&#8217;s \u200bassertion that Republicans need to win elections and emphasized the \u200cimportance of politicians explaining\u200b their position on \u200bthe life issue.<\/p>\n<p>Students for \u2062Life Action, while not endorsing a candidate in the\u2063 primary, also refrained from criticizing Trump&#8217;s position. Kristan Hawkins, president of the organization, praised Trump&#8217;s record on protecting life in law and expressed the need for a \u200bcandidate who can confront the radical agenda of\u200b the \u200dBiden administration.<\/p>\n<p>Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of Susan \u200bB.\u200c Anthony Pro-Life \u200bAmerica, a group that has had disagreements with Trump in the past, did not directly address \u2063his \u200bcomments. Instead,\u200c she emphasized the importance of candidates \u2064communicating the contrast and choice\u2063 to be made regarding\u2062 protecting children when they feel pain.<\/p>\n<p>These statements from anti-abortion groups provide insight into\u2063 Trump&#8217;s influence within the Republican Party, particularly as the Iowa caucuses approach. \u200dDespite previous criticism for his remarks on abortion, Trump&#8217;s lead in the polls remains strong.<\/p>\n<p>Mack Shelley, a political scientist at Iowa State University, believes that Trump&#8217;s comments during \u2064the town hall will not hinder his chances of winning the Iowa caucuses. While it may slightly impact his support, \u200bShelley predicts that Trump will still come\u200c out on top, with the real competition being for second place.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, Trump holds a commanding \u200blead in Iowa polls with 53.6% support, \u200cfollowed by Haley at 17.2% and DeSantis at 15.2%.<\/p>\n<p>It is becoming \u200bincreasingly clear that appealing to independent or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/judicial-activism-legal-trouble-dogs-2024-candidates-and-causes-headaches-for-their-parties\/\" title=\"Judicial activism: Legal woes plague 2024 candidates, vexing their parties.\">swing state \u200bvoters<\/a> by focusing\u2062 on abortion\u2062 restrictions could potentially cost Republicans the \u200d2024\u200b election. Trump&#8217;s approach, although delicate, seems sensible\u200b in navigating this complex issue.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/trumps-stance-on-abortion-receives-little-blowback-from-anti-abortion-groups\">Click here<\/a> to read more from the Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why have \u2062some anti-abortion\u200b groups shown support for Trump&#8217;s stance on abortion,\u200c despite his call for moderation and concessions<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2063 Cans must \u2064win elections in order to advance\u2064 their \u2062anti-abortion agenda.<\/p>\n<p>Other anti-abortion\u2062 groups, such as the National Right \u2063to Life Committee \u200band \u200cthe Susan B. Anthony List, also expressed \u200dsupport for Trump&#8217;s\u200b actions in nominating conservative justices. This \u2062highlights the importance of the judiciary in the anti-abortion movement&#8217;s strategy \u2062to overturn Roe v. Wade.<\/p>\n<p>The lack \u200dof criticism from these groups towards Trump&#8217;s stance on abortion can be attributed to several factors. Firstly, Trump has established himself as a strong supporter\u200b of their cause throughout \u2063his presidency. He \u2063has taken actions such as reinstating the Mexico City Policy, which prohibits foreign aid to groups\u200c that provide or \u200dpromote abortion. He has \u200balso appointed judges with conservative \u200cviews on abortion, which has been \u2063a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/before-israeli-arab-summit-blinken-seeks-to-reassure-allies-on-iran\/\" title=\"Before Israeli-Arab summit, Blinken seeks to reassure allies on Iran\">long-standing goal<\/a> for anti-abortion activists.<\/p>\n<p>Secondly,\u200b the anti-abortion movement has \u2064made significant\u2063 progress under Trump&#8217;s presidency. With the \u200dappointment of three conservative \u2063Supreme Court\u200c justices, there is now a\u200d stronger possibility that Roe v. Wade could be overturned or weakened in the future. This achievement has undoubtedly garnered support and appreciation from \u2064anti-abortion groups.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Trump&#8217;s emphasis\u200c on the need \u2064for\u200b moderation when it comes to abortion restrictions may resonate with some in the anti-abortion community. While they are staunchly opposed to\u2064 abortion, they recognize the importance\u2064 of winning elections and advancing\u200d their \u200ccause incrementally.\u2064 Trump&#8217;s comparison to Reagan, who supported certain exemptions, may have \u200cbeen seen\u2064 as a pragmatic approach to achieve their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/heres-what-each-of-bidens-42-executive-orders-will-actually-do\/\" title=\"Here\u2019s What Each Of Biden\u2019s 42 Executive Orders Will Actually Do\">long-term goal<\/a> of ending legal abortion.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is important to\u2063 note that not all abortion opponents share the \u2063same views\u200c on Trump&#8217;s stance. There are factions\u200b within the anti-abortion movement that advocate for a more uncompromising \u200dapproach and have criticized any concessions or exemptions.<\/p>\n<p>In\u200b conclusion, Donald Trump&#8217;s stance on abortion has received little blowback from\u200b anti-abortion groups, despite his call for moderation and concessions. This \u2064can be attributed to his past actions in support of \u200dthe anti-abortion agenda \u2063and\u200c the substantial progress made during his presidency, particularly in the appointment of conservative \u200djudges.\u2063 While there are ongoing debates within the anti-abortion movement, for now, many groups have chosen to focus on Trump&#8217;s achievements rather than \u200dcriticize his approach.\u2064 Only time\u2064 will tell how this\u2064 issue will evolve and the impact\u2062 it will have\u2062 on future elections and the fight against legal\u200b abortion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a testament to Donald Trump&#8217;s strong influence over his base, even prominent anti-abortion groups are offering little criticism for his stance on the issue. 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