Former President Trump recently took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to express his discontent with former Vice President Mike Pence regarding abortion policy. Trump criticized Pence for his stance on abortion, suggesting that Pence's views on the matter were not aligned with his own. The former president accused Pence of shifting his position on abortion over time, referencing various pro-life bills that Pence had supported.
Pence, a long-time pro-life advocate, has consistently maintained that the termination of an embryo is morally unacceptable at any stage. Trump's criticism of Pence also included remarks about the influence of Pence's advisors, particularly mentioning Mark Long, who is believed to be a reference to Marc Short, Pence's former chief of staff.
Trump's comments come in response to Pence's recent criticism of Trump's abortion policy plan. Pence expressed disappointment in Trump's decision not to support a federal ban on abortion, calling it a 'retreat on the Right to Life' and a 'slap in the face to the millions of pro-life Americans.'
While Trump claimed credit for the conservative Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Roe v. Wade ruling, he emphasized his support for states to determine their own abortion laws with certain exceptions. Pence, on the other hand, argued that Trump's shift on the Right to Life was a letdown for pro-life supporters who had voted for him in previous elections.
The disagreement between Trump and Pence highlights the ongoing debate within the Republican Party regarding abortion policy and the role of the federal government in regulating it. Both figures have strong opinions on the matter, reflecting the broader divisions within the party on this contentious issue.
