Activist warns that Trump may lose pro-life voters if he doesn't change his stance on abortion.
Lila Rose, founder of the pro-life activist group Live Action, reveals that she does not support Donald Trump.
Trump's change in stance on some abortion policies may attract independents and disillusioned Democrats, but it could also alienate his pro-life base. However, his growing support from middle-of-the-road voters could offset this loss.
"According to Lila Rose, founder of Live Action, the pro-life vote cannot be owned; it must be earned."
On Monday, Rose sparked debate on Twitter by sharing a video from Sen. JD Vance's recent "Meet the Press" interview, in which he stated that a Trump-Vance administration would likely reject a federal abortion ban.
"Pro-life votes will not be given to those who do not support pro-life principles," Rose stated in the post.
Rose stated that currently, Trump does not have her vote, and he could potentially lose support from others in the pro-life movement. However, she expressed hope that she would be able to vote for him in November.
"Although we are more than two months away from the election, Trump has a history of changing his stance, and I believe he is doing so now to support abortion. Fortunately, the election is not imminent, giving him two months to alter his position."
"I hope that Trump changes course," Rose said. "I believe it is politically unwise and morally incorrect what he is doing. I think he is not winning any pro-abortion individuals to his side. Kamala Harris spent an entire week at the DNC promoting the abortion industry to strengthen her base, and then President Trump came out and betrayed his own base by trying to promote Kamala's base."
Trump has responded to Democratic attacks during this election cycle by asserting that he would leave abortion access up to the states, as determined by the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and opposes a federal abortion ban. In contrast, the Republican Party shifted its stance in July, abandoning its long-standing support for abortion restrictions. Despite this change, Trump remains steadfast in his opposition to late-term abortions.
"President Trump has consistently supported states' rights to make decisions on abortion and has made it clear that he will not sign a federal ban when he returns to the White House, according to Trump-Vance campaign press secretary Karoline Leavitt. In contrast, Kamala Harris and the Democrats are out of touch with the majority of Americans in their support for abortion up until birth and forcing taxpayers to fund it. Trump also supports universal access to contraception and IVF."
The pro-life movement's political goal is to limit abortion to protect human lives, according to Rose. However, opposition to not supporting a federal ban is the issue, as Rose argues.
"As his platform and rhetoric become more pro-abortion, the pro-life movement should be concerned and disturbed by this development," she stated.
In order to secure her vote, she stated that Trump must advocate for pro-life legislation and oppose Amendment Four, which protects the right to abortion, in Florida.
On Friday, Trump angered anti-abortion activists by stating on his Truth Social platform that his administration would support women's reproductive rights and not restrict access to abortion prescriptions.
Trump is gaining support from former Democrats and independents, as evidenced by the endorsements of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard. Both politicians have joined Trump's "transition team."
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