Where Trump and Harris Stand on Abortion

For voters, abortion is a critical issue in the 2024 election. Three out of four voters say it’s important or very important to them, according to an Aug. 13 poll by The Economist/YouGov. Ahead of the Sept. 10 debate between Trump and Harris, The Epoch Times reviewed the presidential candidates’ positions on the matter. We found narrow areas of agreement, broad areas of disagreement, and positions on both sides that, some experts say, are not entirely clear. Here’s what we know about how each candidate’s approach to abortion policy. Trump’s Position Trump’s position on abortion has changed over the years. In the 1990s, he described himself as pro-choice, moving to adopt a pro-life position by 2011....