Sen. J.D. Vance, a top contender for Trump's running mate in 2024, has expressed strong views on abortion, including opposition to exceptions for rape and incest. These remarks have resurfaced online and could potentially impact his candidacy.
Former President Donald Trump has a wide pool of candidates to choose from for his vice presidential running mate in 2024, and among them is Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio. Vance has emerged as a strong contender for the position, but his past abortion remarks have resurfaced, potentially challenging his prospects.
In 2021, Vance defended the Texas law that banned most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. When asked if he supported exceptions for rape and incest, he said, "two wrongs don't make a right." He argued that the focus should be on the unborn child and that society should not view it as an "inconvenience."
J.D. Vance's Abortion Views Resurface Amid Potential Trump VP Pick
Vance's comments sparked controversy, and his Democratic opponent in the 2022 U.S. Senate race, Tim Ryan, accused him of saying rape was "inconvenient." Vance denied this, claiming that Ryan knew his statement was false. He said he was pro-life with "reasonable exceptions."
Despite these controversies, Vance has reportedly ascended to become one of the top contenders for Trump's vice presidential pick. However, his abortion views may raise concerns among some voters, as Trump has expressed support for overturning Roe v. Wade and leaving abortion policy to individual states.
J.D. Vance's Abortion Views Resurface Amid Potential Trump VP Pick
Vance's views on abortion have evolved over time. In 2022, he supported Sen. Lindsey Graham's, R-S.C., proposed 15-week abortion ban that included exceptions for rape, incest, and the mother's life. He also said that year that he supported exceptions for "life of the mother, for rape, and so forth."
More recently, Vance has aligned himself more closely with Trump on abortion. He has agreed with Trump's stance that abortion law should be determined by individual states and has supported the Supreme Court's opinion on Americans having access to the abortion medication mifepristone.
J.D. Vance's Abortion Views Resurface Amid Potential Trump VP Pick
Despite these recent statements, Vance's past comments on abortion could potentially hurt his chances of becoming Trump's running mate. Voters who support abortion rights may be hesitant to vote for a candidate who has expressed strong opposition to exceptions for rape and incest.
Vance's office declined to comment when reached by Fox News Digital. The potential impact of his abortion views on his candidacy remains to be seen, but it is a factor that will likely be considered by Trump as he makes his decision.
J.D. Vance's Abortion Views Resurface Amid Potential Trump VP Pick
In addition to Vance, other potential VP picks for Trump include former Vice President Mike Pence, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley. Each candidate brings their own unique strengths and weaknesses to the table, and Trump will need to carefully weigh the pros and cons of each before making his final decision.
