The U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade—the federal right to abortion—during Biden’s second year in office.
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Former President Donald Trump repeated a false claim about post-term abortions during the first presidential debate Thursday, while President Joe Biden said he’s opposed to late-term abortions, in a spat highlighting a key 2024 campaign issue.Key Facts
Biden criticized Trump for the reversal of Roe v. Wade that happened during Biden’s second year in office, with Trump-appointed justices forming a key part of the court’s majority.
Trump said he believes abortion rules should be left to the states and he believes in the abortion exceptions for rape, incest and the life of the mother.
