Former Vice President Mike Pence stated that the Trump administration should revert to a conservative abortion policy as the Republican Party approaches the midterm elections. In an interview with the Washington Examiner, Pence expressed disappointment over the removal of anti-abortion language from the GOP platform and the administration's handling of abortion access. He emphasized the importance of advocating for the right to life and criticized the current approach, which he believes has led to an increase in abortions since the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Pence remarked that while he considers Trump the 'most pro-life president in history,' he is concerned about recent developments, including the appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services and a Supreme Court ruling that restored access to mail-order abortion pills. He noted that Republican-led states have enacted pro-life legislation, but the administration's actions have not aligned with those efforts.
In the interview, Pence also discussed U.S.-Iran relations, expressing distrust towards Iran and emphasizing the need for commitments regarding nuclear programs and support for terrorist proxies. He suggested that if these commitments are not secured, military action may be necessary. Additionally, Pence criticized the current use of tariffs by Trump, stating that they contradict traditional conservative policies and advocating for economic freedom instead.