Trump's Abortion Dilemma

By the time his first term was over, Donald J. Trump had cemented
his place as the most anti-abortion president in U.S. history.
Now, facing political blowback, he’s trying to change that
reputation.


Lisa Lerer, a national political correspondent for The Times,
discusses whether Mr. Trump’s election-year pivot can work.


Guest: Lisa Lerer, a national political correspondent for The New
York Times.


Background reading: 


After months of mixed signals, former President Donald J.
Trump said abortion restrictions should be left to the states.

On abortion, Mr. Trump chose politics over principles. Will
it matter?



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