Last month, Governor Ron DeSantis officially signed a law banning abortions after 6 weeks in the state of Florida. Commenting on this law, former President Donald Trump told The Messenger on May 15 (US time): "Many people in the pro-life movement feel that it is too harsh."
In response, at a press conference on May 16 (US time), Mr. Ron DeSantis said that the law has received widespread support from those who ban abortion: "Protecting a life with a heartbeat is something that 99% of pro-life people agree with."
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis later stressed that Mr. Trump is "all talk and no action" and does not know "any limits or limits".
“You know, Trump hasn’t given an answer to the question of ‘will you sign the bill that protects unborn babies with heartbeats’ that Florida did with all the exceptions that people talk about?” – Mr. DeSantis added.
Governor Ron DeSantis also signed several different bills into law in Florida on May 16 (US time). Photo: AP
The "attack" statements between Mr. Trump and Mr. Ron took place in the context of the "one-time duo" both wanting to represent the Republican Party to run for US president in 2024.
Former President Donald Trump has announced his re-election bid, while DeSantis allies believe the Florida governor will make a similar decision this week or later in May.
These are the latest developments in a series of tit-for-tat statements between Mr. Trump and Mr. DeSantis in recent times.
Abortion has emerged as a fraught political issue in the United States since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year, with polls showing support for abortion rights helped Democrats outperform Republicans in November's midterm elections.
AP said supporting stricter restrictions on abortion could pose political risks for Governor DeSantis.
In fact, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement: "The ban goes against basic freedoms and is inconsistent with the views of the vast majority of Floridians and Americans across the country."
Trump receives unexpected good news from special prosecutor
Special prosecutor John Durham has concluded that the FBI lacked "substantial evidence" when it opened an investigation into Donald Trump's 2016 election campaign.
The conclusion issued by Special Prosecutor John Durham on May 15 (US time) concluded a four-year investigation.
However, the conclusion has also divided American public opinion, with one side supporting Trump having the opportunity to celebrate because they have long condemned the FBI investigation targeting the former president.
On the other hand, Trump's opponents say Mr. Durham's 300-page report is sketchy and politically motivated.
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