Donald Trump has come under fire from conservatives and anti-abortion activists after he called a 15-week nationwide ban on abortion "a terrible thing and a terrible mistake" in an interview. The proposed ban has been seen as more humane than the type of universal bans with no exceptions that have long been associated with the "pro-life" movement. Trump's comments suggest he is recognizing the broad unpopularity of extreme abortion restrictions ahead of the 2024 election, but he has been vague about what abortion policy he would support as president.
