Extreme Anti-Abortion Stance of Republican National Convention Platform Committee Leader

Ed Martin, a key figure in the Republican National Convention's platform committee, has a history of advocating extreme anti-abortion positions, including supporting a national ban without exceptions for rape or incest. He has been vocal about wanting to jail women who get abortions and the doctors who perform them. Martin's views contrast with recent efforts by former President Donald Trump to move away from calls for a national ban on abortion.

Republican National Committee Hires 'Stop the Steal' Supporter for 2024 Party Platform

The Republican National Committee has hired a prominent supporter of the 'Stop the Steal' movement to help craft its 2024 party platform, highlighting the institutionalization of the movement in the GOP. The hire, Ed Martin, has been vocal about reversing the 2020 election results and has ties to Trump's efforts. The RNC's decision has raised concerns and criticism from both Democrats and some Republicans.