<p>Abortion rights are a major issue in the 2024 United States presidential&nbsp;elections and former president and&nbsp;Republican&nbsp;nominee Donald Trump does not wanna talk about it.</p>

<p>On Tuesday (Nov 5), aka Election Day, when asked twice by reporters about how he voted on Florida's abortion ballot, Trump got testy and snapped at a reporter: “Stop talking about that”.</p>

<h2><strong>Florida's abortion ballot</strong></h2>

<p>Florida is one of ten states that have an abortion on the ballot&nbsp;this election.</p>

<p>Voters, along with voting for the next US president, will also&nbsp;closely watch the abortion rights amendment in Florida.</p>

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<p>If passed, Florida's Amendment 4 would overturn the state’s stringent six-week ban and bar the state from enacting any restrictions on abortion until a foetus is viable, typically around 21 weeks.</p>

<h2><strong>Trump snaps at reporter</strong></h2>

<p>After voting in Palm Beach, Florida, the White House hopeful had a press session. There, Trump was questioned about how he voted on Florida's abortion ballot.</p>

<p>Initially, he dodged the question, deflecting instead to his own legacy on the issue. Trump said he did “a great job bringing it back to the states,” pointing to his role in appointing three conservative justices who tipped the US Supreme Court’s balance and paved the way for the 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | US Elections 2024: Republican Candidate Donald Trump Casts His Vote in Florida</strong></p>

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<p>But, when questioned a second time, he snapped at a reporter, telling them to “just stop talking about that.”</p>

<p>A video of the interaction was shared by Kamala&nbsp;HQ on X (formerly Twitter):</p>

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<p>Trump has had several back-and-forth shifts on Florida’s abortion measure. He had previously indicated that he would back the amendment, but then changed his mind and said he would vote against it.</p>

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<p>Back in August, he had even critiqued the state’s six-week ban as hasty, and told Fox News “I think six weeks, you need more time”. Still, he also accused Democrats of holding “radical” abortion views, repeating his false claims about "late-term abortions".</p>

<p>Along with Florida, other US states voting on how abortion should be regulated are: Montana, Arizona, Missouri, Nebraska, Colorado, Maryland, Nevada, New York and South Dakota.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Abortion rights are a major issue in the 2024 United States presidential elections and former president and Republican nominee Donald Trump does not wanna talk about it.

Abortion rights are a major issue in the 2024 United States presidential elections and former president and Republican nominee Donald Trump does not wanna talk about it. On Tuesday (Nov 5), aka Election Day, when asked twice by reporters about how he voted on Florida's abortion ballot, Trump got testy and snapped at a reporter: “Stop talking about that”. Florida's abortion ballot Florida is one of ten states that have an abortion on the ballot this election. Voters, along with voting for the next US president, will also closely watch the abortion rights amendment in Florida. Also read | US Election day mishap: Google glitch shows polling sites for Harris, not Trump; Tech giant says issue 'fixed' If passed, Florida's Amendment 4 would overturn the state’s stringent six-week ban and bar the state from enacting any restrictions on abortion until a foetus is viable, typically around 21 weeks. Trump snaps at reporter After voting in Palm Beach, Florida, the White House hopeful had a press session. There, Trump was questioned about how he voted on Florida's abortion ballot. Initially, he dodged the question, deflecting instead to his own legacy on the issue. Trump said he did “a great job bringing it back to the states,” pointing to his role in appointing three conservative justices who tipped the US Supreme Court’s balance and paved the way for the 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade. Watch | US Elections 2024: Republican Candidate Donald Trump Casts His Vote in Florida Video Embed Code: × But, when questioned a second time, he snapped at a reporter, telling them to “just stop talking about that.” A video of the interaction was shared by Kamala HQ on X (formerly Twitter): Q: I want to ask about you voting for Florida’s 6-week abortion ban... Trump: Just stop talking about that https://t.co/xMK1rhgfL4 pic.twitter.com/HNjM2MBbbq — Kamala HQ (@KamalaHQ) November 5, 2024 × Trump has had several back-and-forth shifts on Florida’s abortion measure. He had previously indicated that he would back the amendment, but then changed his mind and said he would vote against it. Also read | US Election: Coddling or self-care? Georgetown offers students milk, cookies and apolitical cocoons Back in August, he had even critiqued the state’s six-week ban as hasty, and told Fox News “I think six weeks, you need more time”. Still, he also accused Democrats of holding “radical” abortion views, repeating his false claims about "late-term abortions". Along with Florida, other US states voting on how abortion should be regulated are: Montana, Arizona, Missouri, Nebraska, Colorado, Maryland, Nevada, New York and South Dakota. (With inputs from agencies)

US election: Trump dodges questions on Florida abortion ballot, snaps at reporter: 'Stop talking about that'

<p>Florida&nbsp;implemented&nbsp;one of the most stringent abortion restrictions in the United States on Wednesday (May 1). Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in the state to confront Donald Trump on the pivotal issue for the 2024 presidential election.</p>

<p>Republican-led Florida has come up&nbsp;as an important battleground on the contentious issue of abortion. The ban, prohibiting abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, has put the state into the spotlight as President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party seek&nbsp;to leverage it for electoral gain come November.</p>

<p>Since the conservative-leaning US Supreme Court, influenced by three Trump-appointed justices, revoked the nationwide abortion right in 2022, several states including Florida introduced restrictive measures.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/more-than-50-of-us-voters-dont-like-trump-for-president-but-more-would-prefer-him-over-biden-poll-716147"><strong>Also read </strong>|&nbsp;Over 50% of US voters don't like Trump for president, but more would prefer him over Biden: Poll</a></p>

<h2><strong>Harris championed reproductive rights</strong></h2>

<p>Vice President Harris took centrestage in the campaign for reproductive rights, going on a nationwide tour to advocate against state abortion bans.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With abortion rights becoming a focal point of the election, Democrats viewed it as a potential vote winner, particularly in their efforts to thwart a potential return to the White House by Republican candidate Trump.</p>

<p>The impending ban in Florida triggered a flurry of activity among women and clinics across the southern US. The state, previously accommodating for abortions with a relatively high time limit, faced a drastic change in its reproductive healthcare landscape.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Arizona abortion ban: Arizona lawmakers vote 32-28 to remove blanket ban on abortion</strong></p>

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<p>Governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican and former presidential contender, spearheaded the six-week abortion ban, solidifying his stance on the issue.</p>

<p>Despite legal challenges, the ban was set to take effect following the dismissal of pro-abortion groups' legal challenges.</p>

<p>Florida voters would have an opportunity to weigh in on the matter through a referendum coinciding with the presidential election in November.</p>

<p>The abortion debate amplified the culture wars within the polarised US electorate.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Florida implemented one of the most stringent abortion restrictions in the United States on Wednesday (May 1). Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in the state to confront Donald Trump on the pivotal issue for the 2024 presidential election.

Florida implemented one of the most stringent abortion restrictions in the United States on Wednesday (May 1). Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in the state to confront Donald Trump on the pivotal issue for the 2024 presidential election. Republican-led Florida has come up as an important battleground on the contentious issue of abortion. The ban, prohibiting abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, has put the state into the spotlight as President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party seek to leverage it for electoral gain come November. Since the conservative-leaning US Supreme Court, influenced by three Trump-appointed justices, revoked the nationwide abortion right in 2022, several states including Florida introduced restrictive measures. Also read | Over 50% of US voters don't like Trump for president, but more would prefer him over Biden: Poll Harris championed reproductive rights Vice President Harris took centrestage in the campaign for reproductive rights, going on a nationwide tour to advocate against state abortion bans. With abortion rights becoming a focal point of the election, Democrats viewed it as a potential vote winner, particularly in their efforts to thwart a potential return to the White House by Republican candidate Trump. The impending ban in Florida triggered a flurry of activity among women and clinics across the southern US. The state, previously accommodating for abortions with a relatively high time limit, faced a drastic change in its reproductive healthcare landscape. Also watch | Arizona abortion ban: Arizona lawmakers vote 32-28 to remove blanket ban on abortion Governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican and former presidential contender, spearheaded the six-week abortion ban, solidifying his stance on the issue. Despite legal challenges, the ban was set to take effect following the dismissal of pro-abortion groups' legal challenges. Florida voters would have an opportunity to weigh in on the matter through a referendum coinciding with the presidential election in November. The abortion debate amplified the culture wars within the polarised US electorate. (With inputs from agencies)

US: Florida's 6-week abortion ban goes into effect, draws criticism from doctors

<p>US&nbsp;President Joe Biden on Tuesday (Apr 23) vowed that he will personally hold opponent Donald Trump "accountable" for his role in restricting abortion rights.</p>

<h2><strong>Bragging and accountability</strong></h2>

<p>Addressing a crowd at a university in Tampa, Florida — a state where starting May 1 abortions after six weeks of pregnancy will be banned — Biden held Trump responsible for the demise of abortion rights.</p>

<p>"Let's be real clear. There's one person responsible for this nightmare. And he's acknowledged it, and he brags about it: Donald Trump," he said.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-wont-sign-abortion-ban-if-elected-arizonas-ruling-goes-too-far-709971">Trump says won't sign abortion ban if elected, Arizona's ruling goes too far</a></strong></p>

<p>In 2022, America's conservative-dominated Supreme Court overturned decades-old legal precedent, revoking the nationwide right to abortion. Many Republican-led states quickly moved to impose restrictions or outright bans via a series of 'heartbeat bill(s)'.</p>

<p>Trump has been known to brag about his three Supreme Court judges being behind the contentious abortion decision.</p>

<p>The restrictions are "literally taking us back 160 years," said Biden, apparently referring to Arizona's strict new ban based on a law that dates back to 1864, reported AFP.</p>

<h2><strong>US elections and abortion rights</strong></h2>

<p>The United States is set to hold General Elections in just a few months. Abortion rights have emerged as a matter of paramount importance in the elections.</p>

<p>Democrats, led by the party's presumptive presidential candidate, seek to capitalise on the issue that has been a major topic of debate ever since Roe v Wade was overturned.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/shame-shame-arizona-republicans-shut-down-attempts-to-repeal-abortion-ban-709996">'Shame! Shame!': Arizona Republicans shut down attempts to repeal abortion ban</a></strong></p>

<p>Meanwhile, Republicans have sought to capitalise on the pro-life movement. The party's presumptive presidential candidate Trump, however, recently sought to soften his stand and said that Arizona's near-complete ban on abortion goes too far.</p>

<p>Despite that, slamming the Republican, Biden said, "Trump is worried voters are going to hold him accountable for the cruelty and chaos he created. Folks, the bad news for Trump is, we are going to hold him accountable."</p>

<p><strong>Watch&nbsp;|&nbsp;US Abortion rights: Can Joe Biden win US Elections on pro-choice?</strong></p>

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<p>Florida, a populous state, is a key territory in the November elections. Previously, in 2016 and 2020, Trump won there. However, this time, Biden's reelection campaign believes that the state will flip.</p>

<p>In a statement, Biden's campaign spokesperson Julie Chávez Rodríguez said, "Florida is not an easy state to win, but it is a winnable one for President Biden."</p>

<p>"Trump is hoping that Americans will somehow forget that he's responsible for the horror women are facing in this country every single day because of him," she added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


US President Joe Biden on Tuesday (Apr 23) vowed that he will personally hold opponent Donald Trump "accountable" for his role in restricting abortion rights. Bragging and accountability Addressing a crowd at a university in Tampa, Florida — a state where starting May 1 abortions after six weeks of pregnancy will be banned — Biden held Trump responsible for the demise of abortion rights.

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday (Apr 23) vowed that he will personally hold opponent Donald Trump "accountable" for his role in restricting abortion rights. Bragging and accountability Addressing a crowd at a university in Tampa, Florida — a state where starting May 1 abortions after six weeks of pregnancy will be banned — Biden held Trump responsible for the demise of abortion rights. "Let's be real clear. There's one person responsible for this nightmare. And he's acknowledged it, and he brags about it: Donald Trump," he said. Also read | Trump says won't sign abortion ban if elected, Arizona's ruling goes too far In 2022, America's conservative-dominated Supreme Court overturned decades-old legal precedent, revoking the nationwide right to abortion. Many Republican-led states quickly moved to impose restrictions or outright bans via a series of 'heartbeat bill(s)'. Trump has been known to brag about his three Supreme Court judges being behind the contentious abortion decision. The restrictions are "literally taking us back 160 years," said Biden, apparently referring to Arizona's strict new ban based on a law that dates back to 1864, reported AFP. US elections and abortion rights The United States is set to hold General Elections in just a few months. Abortion rights have emerged as a matter of paramount importance in the elections. Democrats, led by the party's presumptive presidential candidate, seek to capitalise on the issue that has been a major topic of debate ever since Roe v Wade was overturned. Also read | 'Shame! Shame!': Arizona Republicans shut down attempts to repeal abortion ban Meanwhile, Republicans have sought to capitalise on the pro-life movement. The party's presumptive presidential candidate Trump, however, recently sought to soften his stand and said that Arizona's near-complete ban on abortion goes too far. Despite that, slamming the Republican, Biden said, "Trump is worried voters are going to hold him accountable for the cruelty and chaos he created. Folks, the bad news for Trump is, we are going to hold him accountable." Watch | US Abortion rights: Can Joe Biden win US Elections on pro-choice? Florida, a populous state, is a key territory in the November elections. Previously, in 2016 and 2020, Trump won there. However, this time, Biden's reelection campaign believes that the state will flip. In a statement, Biden's campaign spokesperson Julie Chávez Rodríguez said, "Florida is not an easy state to win, but it is a winnable one for President Biden." "Trump is hoping that Americans will somehow forget that he's responsible for the horror women are facing in this country every single day because of him," she added. (With inputs from agencies)

Biden vows to hold Trump 'accountable' for his role in restricting abortion rights