I Hate Abortions: Five Quotes From Donald Trump On 'Pro Choice'

Donald Trump On Abortion: Key Quotes

Here are notable quotes from Donald Trump expressing his stance on abortion over the years.

Pro-Choice But No To Abortion

In a Meet the Press interview from October 1999, Trump stated, I’m very pro-choice. I hate the concept of abortion. I hate it. I hate everything it stands for. I cringe when I listen to people debating the subject. But you still – I just believe in choice.”

SC Verdict On Abortion Medication

The Supreme Court delivered a verdict on restrictions regarding a commonly used abortion medication.

Punishment Controversy

Addressing the question of punishment for abortion during a 2016 MSNBC town hall, Trump responded, The answer is that there has to be some form of punishment. After further probing on whether this applied to the woman, he affirmed, Yeah, there has to be some form. Trump later walked back these comments following widespread criticism.

Celebrating Roe vs Wade Overturn

After the overturn of the Roe vs Wade decision in June 2022, Trump expressed, Today’s decision, which is the biggest WIN for LIFE in a generation, along with other decisions that have been announced recently, were only made possible because I delivered everything as promised.

A Divine Intervention?

Shortly after, Trump attributed the Supreme Court’s decision to divine intervention, stating, “God made the decision” in an interview with Fox News.

Rejecting Late-Term Abortions

At the 2023 Faith & Freedom Coalition Gala, Trump declared, “We have to be strong and powerful… I will continue to fight against the demented late-term abortionists in the Democrat Party who believe in unlimited abortion on demand and even executing babies after birth.” He proudly claimed to be “the most pro-life president” in U.S. history.

Pragmatism On Abortion Issue

During a Fox News town hall, Trump expressed a pragmatic approach, saying, “We’re living in a time when there has to be a little bit of a concession one way or the other… You have to win elections. Otherwise, you’re going to be back where you were, and you can’t let that ever happen again. You’ve got to win elections.”