Does Donald Trump 'want to criminalize women' who get an abortion?

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Posted on AllSides May 17, 2024

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In his 2024 presidential campaign, former President Donald Trump has said states should decide whether, in certain instances, to prosecute women who get an abortion. AllSides highlights content from Gigafact, a network of newsrooms that respond to online claims. View the full fact brief on Wisconsin Watch.

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