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Melania Trump sides with Kamala Harris' abortion stance

Thursday, 03 Oct, 2024
This isn’t the first time Melania Trump has expressed differing political views. (Photo courtesy: Melania Trump/Facebook)

New York: Donald Trump's wife, Melania Trump in her forthcoming memoir "Melania," has voiced firm support for abortion rights — a contrast to her husband's stance on the issue. As per The Guardian, Melania asserts that the decision regarding abortion should lie solely with the woman, stating, "Why should anyone other than the woman herself have the power to determine what she does with her own body?"

The excerpts from her book come as the political landscape heats up ahead of the November 5 election, where abortion rights are anticipated to be a pivotal topic. Melania says that restricting a woman's right to choose is akin to denying her autonomy over her body, a belief she claims to have held throughout her adult life.

Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, has frequently mentioned that his three Supreme Court picks paved the way for the 2022 overturning of the pivotal Roe v Wade — the national right to abortion. Since then, at least 20 US states have enforced full or partial abortion restrictions.

Lately, Trump suggested he'd veto any law that banned abortion at the federal level, arguing that it should be up to each state to decide their own abortion laws. He's also said he'd support exceptions for situations like rape, incest, and when a woman's life is in danger while calling out Democrats for pushing for abortions after the baby is born.

This isn’t the first time Melania has expressed differing political views. Earlier in the book, Melania mentions her disagreements with Donald Trump on immigration policy, particularly as an immigrant herself.