Florida Governor Ron DeSantis expressed surprise when former President Trump criticized the state’s six-week abortion ban as “too harsh.” In an interview with CBN News, DeSantis mentioned that he expected Trump, being a Florida resident, to commend the passage of the heartbeat bill, a long-awaited victory for pro-lifers. However, Trump never acknowledged the bill and referred to it as “harsh” when asked about it in an interview with The Messenger.
When questioned about whether Trump was being “too soft” on abortion, DeSantis agreed, stating that protecting an unborn child with a detectable heartbeat is a humane act. He emphasized that pro-lifers have been eager to see robust pro-life protections, not only in Florida but also in other states like Iowa under Kim Reynolds.
The issue of abortion has been a challenge for Republican candidates, both in the presidential primary field and down the ballot. Democrats capitalized on this issue in the previous midterm elections, winning key swing states after the landmark Roe v. Wade decision was overturned. Polls indicate that a majority of Americans support access to earlier term abortions rather than later-term ones. According to a recent Gallup poll, 69 percent of respondents believe that abortion should be legal in the first trimester, while smaller percentages support legality in the second and third trimesters.
In conclusion, Governor DeSantis expressed his surprise at Trump’s criticism of Florida’s abortion ban and defended the bill as a necessary protection for unborn children with detectable heartbeats. He also acknowledged the challenges faced by Republican candidates in messaging on the abortion issue and highlighted the majority support for access to earlier term abortions among Americans.
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