Anti-abortion groups warn White House inaction is ‘destabilizing’ GOP
Advocates said they are frustrated and resigned to White House‘s inaction on abortion in the wake of a new report that the Department of Justice is standing down on the issue until after the midterm elections.
TL;DR
- Anti-abortion advocates express frustration and resignation over perceived White House inaction on abortion policy.
- A report suggests the Department of Justice is delaying action on abortion-related matters until after the midterm elections.
- Sources claim White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has been an obstacle to more aggressive action.
- The White House denies these reports, calling them 'completely false'.
- Anti-abortion leaders warn that the administration's stance could destabilize the Republican coalition by alienating core constituencies.
- Groups are disappointed by the lack of federal restrictions on abortion access since the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
- There is a growing sentiment among some leaders to look beyond the current administration and focus on the next Republican platform and presidential candidate.
- One anti-abortion group praised the Trump administration for not defending Biden-era rules governing abortion pills.