Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has stirred controversy by suggesting that US states should have the authority to decide on the legalization of abortion. Trump made this statement on Monday (April 9), as reported by CNN.

With the November election looming, Trump emphasized that a national ban on abortion should not be proposed. In a video shared on social media, Trump expressed support for exceptions in cases of rape and to protect the life of the mother. However, he stopped short of endorsing a national ban on abortion for fetuses older than a few weeks.

Trump's stance marks a departure from his previous indication of support for a ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The shift in position underscores the complexities surrounding the abortion debate and its significance in the upcoming election.