Trump Under Fire For Criticizing Ron DeSantis' Abortion Ban: 'Should Not Be A GOP Nominee'

Former President Donald Trump faced backlash from conservatives for opposing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ six-week abortion ban, an issue that could affect his potential third run for the Oval Office, Fox News reported.

During an interview on MSNBC’s “Meet the Press” over the weekend, Trump mentioned that he disagrees with fellow Republicans who are vouching for a total ban on abortion without exception for rape and incest.

The ex-president, leading the GOP primary, pledged to work with Democrats on abortion legislation. He then criticized DeSantis’ stringent abortion restrictions, calling it a “terrible thing” and a “terrible mistake.”

Trump’s comments have stirred controversy online, with many conservatives expressing concerns that his stance on abortion could harm his chances in the 2024 presidential race.

Pro-life activists, including Nicholas Sandmann and Lila Rose, openly criticized Trump’s comments, with the latter calling them “pathetic and unacceptable” and that “Trump should not be the GOP nominee.”

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The comments come as Trump contemplates a third run for the presidency, competing against his former protégé DeSantis and other GOP and Democratic presidential hopefuls.

DeSantis is currently striving to close the gap with Trump from his number two position in the GOP primary.

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