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Trump Is Worried Women Will (Accurately) Blame Him for Abortion Bans, Hopes His VP Pick Will Provide Cover

March 14, 2024

What: Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is responsible for naming the Supreme Court justices that overturned Roe vs. Wade. Given that fact, NBC News reports he is worried that he will be (accurately) tagged as taking rights away from women. So he is looking closely at the abortion positions of his potential VP picks.

Why it matters: This is all play pretend theatre to fool voters who aren’t paying close attention. Regardless of who Trump picks, if he gets back in the White House it is likely abortion access will be even more restricted than it is now—even in blue states.

Source: NBC News

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