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Former President Donald Trump has changed his stance on several key issues as he seeks a second term in office, including abortion rights, health care policy, and banning TikTok. Trump now claims to not support a federal abortion ban, no longer wants to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and does not support banning TikTok, despite previously expressing contrary views. The shift comes as polling shows Trump’s previous positions on these issues could hurt his re-election chances.
In a bid for re-election, ex-President Donald Trump is altering his stance on significant voter issues, including abortion rights, healthcare policy, and TikTok’s ban.
Recently, Trump reversed his support for a federal abortion ban and the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). He also disapproved of TikTok’s ban, despite advocating for it in his 2020 campaign. Experts speculate these changes may improve his re-election prospects, as surveys show his previous positions could negatively impact his campaign.
Abortion Rights Stance
In response to an Arizona Supreme Court decision allowing a state law criminalizing abortion, Trump expressed his opposition to a federal abortion ban. He suggested states should decide on this issue, contrasting his 2018 and 2016 standpoints, where he supported a federal 20-week abortion ban and hinted at penalties for women undergoing abortions, respectively.
Healthcare Policy Stance
Trump recently announced on his Truth Social platform that he will not try to repeal the ACA (commonly known as Obamacare) if re-elected, contrary to his previous intents to abolish the Act.
TikTok Ban Stance
Trump has also reversed his position on TikTok’s ban, arguing against it on CNBC’s “Squawk Box.” This contradicts his previous actions in 2020 when he attempted to ban the app and signed an executive order prohibiting ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, from conducting transactions with U.S. citizens.
These changes suggest Trump’s attempt to align with public opinion on significant voter issues in a bid to bolster his re-election chances.
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