Former President Donald Trump launched a national debate on abortion law on April 8 with his announcement that he believes the legality of the procedure should be determined by the states, not Congress.

“My view is, now that we have abortion where everyone wanted it from a legal standpoint, the states will determine by vote or legislation, or perhaps both. And whatever they decide must be the law of the land. In this case, the law of the state,” President Trump said in a video message posted to his Truth Social account.

The reaction to the former president’s comments was swift.

Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America President Marjorie Dannenfelser said her organization was “deeply disappointed” with his remarks.

“Unborn children and their mothers deserve national protections and national advocacy from the brutality of the abortion industry. The Dobbs decision clearly allows both states and Congress to act,” Ms. Dannenfelser said in a statement.

“Saying the issue is ‘back to the states’ cedes the national debate to the Democrats who are working relentlessly to enact legislation mandating abortion throughout all nine months of pregnancy. If successful, they will wipe out states’ rights.”

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