Republican Stance on Federal Abortion Restriction
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) does not anticipate Republicans passing a federal abortion restriction even if they gain control of both chambers of Congress and the White House. He emphasized the need for cultural consensus before political action on contentious issues like abortion.
Key Points
- House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) does not anticipate passing a nationwide abortion ban even with Republican control of both Congress and the White House
- Johnson emphasized the importance of cultural consensus before political action on contentious issues like abortion
- Former President Donald Trump's official abortion position favored leaving the issue to the states