GOP Considers Removing Abortion Ban from Platform

The Republican Party's policy platform for the upcoming election has removed a call for a national abortion ban but still endorses 'fetal personhood,' a legal theory that could lead to a nationwide ban. This shift has stirred concerns among anti-abortion activists, leading to disagreements within the party, especially among evangelical Christians. Former President Donald Trump's influence is significant, pushing for a concise platform that omits contentious issues to appeal to a broader electorate. The new platform's opposition to a federal abortion ban and its focus on state autonomy has sparked backlash from lifelong party activists, particularly anti-abortion leaders who feel sidelined by the Trump-controlled RNC.