During a recent debate, Kamala Harris asserted that the abortion platform of President Donald Trump allows ‘no exception.’ This statement was made moments after Trump himself declared the opposite view. Harris and Trump seem to be confliccing over this particular aspect of the president’s abortion stance. This reveals again the deeply-divided views held by the two political camps on the issue of abortion regulation in the U.S.
Harris is strongly aligned with pro-choice constituents, who believe that women should have the absolute right to make decisions regarding their bodies, including having an abortion. This contrasts with Trump’s anti-abortion platform –though he did mention there will be exceptions, the details were not outlined. This has led to a disconnect in public understanding as to the specifics of his views.
The back-and-forth over the abortion issue is a sample of the larger ideological conflict obstructing the smooth functioning of the U.S. government. With each side firm in their positions and little common ground to be had, the abortion debate promises to continue as a point of division in American politics.