Abortion pill lawsuit leaves Trump silent, and in a political bind
The lawsuit against the FDA regarding the abortion pill mifepristone has put the Trump administration in a difficult political position as midterm elections approach. With public support for abortion pills, Trump faces backlash from anti-abortion leaders for his silence on the issue. The ongoing legal battle is energizing both sides of the abortion debate as the elections draw near.
- ▪Mifepristone is a key medication used in nearly two-thirds of abortions in the United States.
- ▪A lawsuit from Louisiana has temporarily barred telemedicine prescriptions and mail access for mifepristone.
- ▪Trump's administration has remained silent on the lawsuit, which is unusual for a pro-life president.
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For subscribersAbortion pill lawsuit leaves Trump silent, and in a political bindSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxMifepristone is the first pill taken in a two-drug medication abortion regimen that has become the method used in nearly two-thirds of abortions in the United States.PHOTO: HANNAH YOON/NYTIMESPam Belluck, Sheryl Gay StolbergPublished May 20, 2026, 08:33 AMUpdated May 20, 2026, 08:33 AMNEW YORK – With the US midterm elections less than six months away, Republicans are facing challenging political headwinds, including an unpopular war, escalating inflation and President Donald Trump’s sinking approval ratings.
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