JD Vance: Trump Would Veto Federal Abortion Ban

Ohio Senator JD Vance, Republican vice presidential nominee, has asserted that former President Donald Trump would veto any federal legislation imposing a nationwide abortion ban if re-elected. Vance emphasized Trump's belief that abortion regulation should be left to individual states to avoid ongoing federal conflict. However, Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized Vance's claim, arguing that Trump and Vance's administration could still restrict abortion rights through existing laws like the Comstock Act. Despite Trump's assurance on deferring abortion decisions to states, Democrats remain skeptical, highlighting his role in overturning Roe v. Wade and fearing further restrictions. Vance's statements come amidst intense debates and criticism from both pro-life advocates and abortion rights supporters as the 2024 election approaches.