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JD Vance speaks during the Ohio March for Life rally in 2023.
While Vance’s words might have calmed the nerves of some, others wish it was coming from Trump directly. Carolyn Kaster/AP

Anti-Abortion Voters Turn to JD Vance for Reassurance

As Trump continues to be vague about abortion, his VP candidate has been clear that the anti-abortion movement has a “seat at the table” with the potential administration.

While Vance’s words might have calmed the nerves of some, others wish it was coming from Trump directly. Carolyn Kaster/AP

As the anti-abortion movement grows increasingly frustrated with Donald Trump, they are turning to his No. 2, Sen. JD Vance, for help.

Trump’s criticism of six-week abortion bans, his support for IVF (with a promise to make IVF coverage free), and his public stance that abortion is now a settled issue left to the states have made some anti-abortion advocates urge their followers not to vote for the GOP ticket.

But where Trump can waffle and be vague about policy, Vance can be specific — which has given some peace of mind to anti-abortion voters.