Abortion Politics Are About to Bite Trump Again
Abortion politics are reemerging as a contentious issue for President Trump, who has sought to avoid taking a firm stance on the matter since his re-election. A recent federal appeals court ruling challenged the FDA's policy allowing abortion pills to be mailed across state lines, prompting a temporary Supreme Court hold. Trump faces pressure from both social conservatives demanding action and reproductive-rights advocates warning of chaos if access to mifepristone is restricted.
- ▪A New Orleans-based appeals court ruled that the FDA’s authorization of mailing mifepristone across state lines violated states’ rights to regulate abortion.
- ▪The Supreme Court temporarily halted the ruling, allowing time for appeal while maintaining current access to the drug.
- ▪Trump’s administration has delayed finalizing a promised FDA review of mifepristone, drawing criticism from both pro-life and reproductive rights groups.
- ▪Antiabortion leaders like Marjorie Dannenfelser accuse Trump of obstructing the pro-life movement’s goals.
- ▪The Biden-era FDA policy enabled access to abortion pills by mail, even in states with total abortion bans.
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Morning ShotsAbortion Politics Are About to Bite Trump AgainA new fault line is emerging in the president’s coalition.Andrew Egger, Benjamin Parker, and Jim SwiftMay 05, 202639821244ShareThe Met Gala was last night—and if you’re hoping for commentary on that, we’re afraid you’ve come to the wrong place.Sam and Bill (Andrew is ailing) are going on Substack and YouTube at 10 a.m. EDT for Morning Shots Live. Happy Tuesday.Photo illustration by The Bulwark / Photos GettyTrump’s Lose-Lose Abortion Dilemmaby Andrew EggerOne of the million strange things about our political moment is how abortion politics has all but dropped out of it.
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