Show Notes
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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