Trump Campaign's Plea to Evangelicals: 'We Need Them to Win'

Evangelical voters get a lot of attention around presidential elections due to their size and impact. In 2016, they unified behind Donald Trump, helping him win The White House. This time, however, division on abortion has the possibility of getting in the way.  

"The temperature is not as high as it was in 2016 and 2020 when it comes to who they're supporting," says Tony Perkins with The Family Research Council. 

The main reason comes down to abortion. In the past, Trump courted evangelicals, promising staunchly pro-life policies and he delivered. Since the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v Wade, the abortion issue has led to political defeats for Republicans. That's led to Trump's refusal to endorse a federal abortion ban and his willingness to support abortion pill access through the mail. 

He also declared that he would be "great for women and their reproductive rights." That sort of language is toxic – the same words Democrats typically use to push abortion.