For the first time since winning the election, Donald Trump has weighed in on two of the most controversial social issues the Supreme Court has taken on ever: gay marriage, and abortion.
His answers could leave conservatives worried.
Trump indicated he's "fine" with the high court's opinion legalizing same-sex marriage and called it "settled," but committed to appointing justices who want to change the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling affirming abortion rights.
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When Stahl pushed him on the topic, rather than saying the 43-year-old Roe v Wade ruling is "settled," Trump said that the justice or justices he appoints to the bench will be "pro life," leaving open the possibility it could be overturned. He said that if the decision is overturned, the issue will be returned to the states.
"Then some women won't be able to get an abortion," Stahl pressed.
"Yeah. Well perhaps they have to go to another state," Trump responded.
Trump -- with the help of conservative groups such as the Heritage Foundation and the Federalist Society -- has put forward a list of 21 potential Supreme Court nominees. Many of the judges on that list might not see a difference between the Roe decision and Obergefell.
On abortion, it's not so much about being "pro life" as it is about interpreting the Constitution with an originalist's approach. Judicial conservatives, like Thomas and Scalia, reject the core holding in Roe that there is a right to privacy in the Constitution that would protect a woman's right to abortion.
He's definitely going to overturn that. It's going to be one of the first things he does in office.
Well...not first thing...Trump has to nominate a justice to replace Scalia. Trump's SCOTUS nominee will tell you what Trump's stance on many issues really are.
This all stems from the fact that too many people are pro-life. That ideology is one of the most disgusting and regressive arguments out there, and I really wish it would just go away already.
Wow. America, what have you done? You're going backwards. You're no longer the shining light at the top of the hill. You're a dull light, who turned its back on the world and the vulnerable when they needed you the most. America is now a cowardly country, without backbone, afraid of progressive change. America is no longer a place of religious liberty. Now, only those who follow one Religion are granted the liberty to do so. America is no longer the land of the free and the brave. It's the land of control and the cowards. How can America now dictate to other countries on how to treat their women and girls? No, America has shown that Saudi Arabia is correct with its treatment of women and girls. It's shown that its okay to treat your women as second class citizens who need decisions about their own body made for them by a white man in a White House. America has truly shown its true self. Sad.
Well...what a beautiful combination we'll have. To think a real possibility is a woman getting raped, getting pregnant and can't abort it, having the child and can't get work or get any assistance from the government. The rapist probably wouldn't even go to jail, either.
He shouldnt. Leave roe vs. Wade alone you orange cheeto. What gives him the right to change a law that's been here for a while. And one that doesn't affect him for that matter. Ugh
**** all the gay people and women who voted for this clown. you guys dont know **** about a woman having to have an abortion. I feel so disgusted that a woman's body is dictated by a bunch of old men who just use women for sex. Oh America, what have you done?
Well...what a beautiful combination we'll have. To think a real possibility is a woman getting raped, getting pregnant and can't abort it, having the child and can't get work or get any assistance from the government. The rapist probably wouldn't even go to jail, either.
also, some women's health would prevent them from having a baby. in that case, an abortion is needed; otherwise, the mom's well being would be in danger. I guess no body cares about the mom. Old bastards.