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DeSantis Criticizes Trump for Implying Florida Abortion Ban Is ‘Too Harsh'

Headline from NBC 6 South Florida, from the development of May 15, 2023

Newest development May 17, 2023 · 3 reportsTrump Takes Credit For Abortion Bans After Calling Florida’s Ban ‘Too Harsh’

Gov. Ron DeSantis is criticizing Donald Trump for implying Florida’s new six-week abortion ban is “too harsh.” DeSantis on Tuesday contended the law has widespread support among opponents of abortion. He said, “Protecting an unborn child when there’s a detectable heartbeat is something that almost 9…

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    DeSantis Criticizes Trump for Implying Florida Abortion Ban Is ‘Too Harsh'

    Headline from NBC 6 South Florida ·

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    Trump Takes Credit For Abortion Bans After Calling Florida’s Ban ‘Too Harsh’

    Headline from Forbes ·

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  1. Forbes

    Trump Avoids Definitive Stance On Abortion—But Suggests DeSantis’ 6-Week Ban Is ‘Too Harsh’ (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Trump’s latest elusive comments on abortion restrictions come after he declined to say last week whether he would support a federal ban.

  2. The Christian Post

    Trump bashes DeSantis for signing heartbeat abortion ban, claims it's 'too harsh' (opens The Christian Post)

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    The Christian Post's feed description

    Former President Donald Trump has denounced Florida Gov Ron DeSantis recent signing of a law that bans most abortions after a baby s heartbeat is detected, which is often around six weeks into a ...

  3. The Guardian

    Donald Trump refuses to say whether a six-week abortion ban goes too far – live (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Former US president evasive on new Florida abortion law and critical on rival Ron DeSantis in latest interview

  4. The Daily Caller

    ‘Too Harsh’: Trump Calls Out DeSantis Over Six-Week Abortion Ban (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Former President Donald Trump criticized Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing a six-week abortion ban, claiming pro-lifers think the ban is 'too harsh."

  5. Fox News

    Trump hits DeSantis on abortion, suggests 6-week abortion ban is ‘too harsh’ (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Former President Trump claimed many pro-lifers believe a six-week abortion ban is "too harsh," and criticized Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing one.

  6. The Daily Caller

    DeSantis Hits Back At Trump’s Claim He Is ‘Too Harsh’ On Abortion (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hit back at former President Donald Trump's claim his six-week abortion ban is "too harsh."

  7. Washington Examiner

    DeSantis defends Florida's six-week abortion ban from Trump criticism (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) fired back at former President Donald Trump's dig at the state's fetal heartbeat bill the governor signed last month.

  8. New York Post

    DeSantis suggests Trump out of touch with GOP over opposition to Florida’s 6-week abortion ban (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hit former President Donald Trump for opposing Florida’s six-week abortion ban on Tuesday, arguing that he was out of touch from the majority of conservative voters …

  9. Insider

    DeSantis slams Trump for dodging question on 6-week abortion ban, doubles down on his support for the issue: 'I was proud to do it' (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    DeSantis signed a bill into law this year that makes it illegal to have an abortion in Florida after six weeks into a pregnancy.

  10. NBC 6 South Florida

    DeSantis Criticizes Trump for Implying Florida Abortion Ban Is ‘Too Harsh' (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Gov. Ron DeSantis is criticizing Donald Trump for implying Florida’s new six-week abortion ban is “too harsh.” DeSantis on Tuesday contended the law has widespread support among opponents of abortion. He said, “Protecting an unborn child when there’s a detectable heartbeat is something that almost 9…

  11. Forbes

    DeSantis Takes Rare Jab At Trump On Abortion Stance (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Trump has been unclear about how far he is willing to take abortion restrictions, but suggested Florida's six-week ban is "too harsh."

  12. Tampa Free Press

    Florida Gov. DeSantis Stepping Up Trump Criticism As Expected Campaign Announcement Looms (opens Tampa Free Press)

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    Tampa Free Press's feed description

    On Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized Donald Trump for implying that Florida’s new six-week abortion ban is too harsh...

  13. Fox News

    DeSantis, pro-life activists hit back at Trump over abortion bill criticism (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis brushed off former President Trump's claims that his six-week abortion ban was "too harsh," saying voters supported it.

  14. The Christian Post

    Gov. Ron DeSantis, pro-life leaders hit back after Trump calls heartbeat abortion ban 'too harsh' (opens The Christian Post)

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    The Christian Post's feed description

    Florida Gov Ron DeSantis responded to former President Donald Trump denouncing him for signing a bill banning most abortions once the baby s heartbeat is detectable

  15. Forbes

    Trump Takes Credit For Abortion Bans After Calling Florida’s Ban ‘Too Harsh’ (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Trump claimed without him, there would be no statewide bans on abortion and the “pro Life movement would have kept losing.”

  16. CBS News

    Gov. DeSantis criticizes Donald Trump for implying Florida abortion ban is 'too harsh' (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The rivalry between Trump and DeSantis is heating up as the governor nears a decision on a 2024 presidential bid

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