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Melania Trump stays pro-choice on abortion, despite Republican nominee's ‘different beliefs'

Headline from NBC New York, on the newest of 2 developments

Voters consistently rank Donald Trump’s views on abortion as one of his weakest campaign positions.

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  1. Melania Trump says she supports abortion rights

    Headline from FOX 5 New York ·

  2. Newest

    Melania Trump stays pro-choice on abortion, despite Republican nominee's ‘different beliefs'

    Headline from NBC New York ·

Reports & sources

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  1. ABC 7 Chicago

    Former first lady Melania Trump reveals pro-abortion rights stance in new memoir: Report (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    She writes that women should have control over their own body, the report said.

  2. The Daily Dot

    Melania Trump infuriates pro-choice crowd by announcing support for abortion (opens The Daily Dot)

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    The Daily Dot's feed description

    Trump posted a video promoting her upcoming book, 'Melania,' in which she talked about women's 'individual freedom' and her pro-choice views.

  3. The Guardian

    ‘No room for compromise’: Melania Trump reiterates abortion rights support (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Ex-first lady calls reproductive freedom an ‘essential right’ in first public response to news of abortion rights defense

  4. New York Post

    Melania Trump reveals she’s a staunch supporter of abortion rights in forthcoming memoir (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Melania Trump revealed that she is a staunch supporter of abortion rights in an excerpt released Wednesday from her forthcoming memoir — a day after her husband, Donald, vowed he would veto a federal abortion ban, should Congress pass one.

  5. Glamour

    Melania Trump Intensely Defends Abortion Rights in Her Upcoming Memoir (opens Glamour)

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    Glamour's feed description

    Melania Trump reportedly writes in her upcoming memoir that she is passionate about defending a woman's right to an abortion.

  6. CNN

    The Guardian: Melania Trump says women must have abortion rights free from government pressure in memoir (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Former first lady Melania Trump says she supports abortion rights “free from any intervention or pressure from the government” in her upcoming memoir, according to excerpts of the book obtained by The Guardian.

  7. NPR

    In excerpt from new memoir, Melania Trump says women have the ‘right to choose’ abortion (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The former first lady says she is a longtime supporter of abortion rights. Her memoir is coming out a year after former President Donald Trump said he was "able to kill Roe v. Wade."

  8. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Melania Trump backs abortion rights: ‘No room for compromise' on women's freedom (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Former first lady Melania Trump, wife of Donald Trump, shared her views on abortion and women’s rights in a forthcoming memoir and a promo video for that...

  9. Washington Times

    Melania Trump says abortion choice should be up to women, without government pressure (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Former first lady Melania Trump supports a woman's right to choose whether to have an abortion "without pressure from the government," according to excerpts from her upcoming memoir.

  10. Fox News

    Melania Trump's abortion views in new memoir spur outrage from pro-lifers: 'She is wrong' (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Former first lady Melania Trump drew backlash Thursday on social media after excerpts from her upcoming memoir suggest staunch pro-abortion rights views.

  11. Salon

    Melania Trump says she supports abortion rights in new memoir, publisher demands cash for interview (opens Salon)

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    Salon's feed description

    In her new book, the former first lady comes out in favor of reproductive rights, placing her at odds with the GOP

  12. The Guardian

    What is Melania Trump’s game in suddenly defending abortion rights? (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    It’s unclear whether the ex-first lady is trying to help or hurt husband Donald by revealing pro-choice views in new book

  13. Breitbart News

    Report: Melania Trump Defends Women's Abortion Rights in Memoir (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Former First Lady Melania Trump defended women's abortion rights in an excerpt of her upcoming memoir, according to the Guardian.

  14. Hot Air

  15. CNN

    Melania Trump confirms support for abortion rights, stating there is ‘no room for compromise’ on women’s ‘individual freedom’ (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Former first lady Melania Trump said in a new video posted Thursday that she believed there was “no room for compromise” when it comes to a woman’s “individual freedom,” after The Guardian reported excerpts from her forthcoming book in which she says she supports abortion rights “free from any inter…

  16. CBS News

    Melania Trump hints at support for abortion rights, saying there (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Former first lady Melania Trump posted a video on social media after a report claimed she voices support for abortion rights in her new memoir.

  17. Washington Examiner

    Melania Trump reveals strong abortion rights stance (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The former first lady said there was "no room for negotiation" on the matter.

  18. MyNorthwest

    Melania Trump says she supports abortion rights, putting her at odds with the GOP (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    CHICAGO (AP) — Melania Trump revealed her support for abortion rights Thursday ahead of the release of her upcoming memoir, exposing a stark contrast with

  19. Los Angeles Times

    Melania Trump offers staunch defense of abortion rights in new memoir weeks before election (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    "A woman’s fundamental right of individual liberty, to her own life, grants her the authority to terminate her pregnancy if she wishes," wrote Trump, whose husband's judicial nominees helped overturn abortion protections.

  20. The Guardian

    Melania Trump’s abortion views baffle both sides: ‘Hard to follow the logic’ (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Former first lady voices support for procedure in memoir despite her husband’s hand in overturning Roe v Wade

  21. The Christian Post

    Melania Trump's abortion stance disappoints pro-life supporters (opens The Christian Post)

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    The Christian Post's feed description

    Former first lady Melania Trump declared in her new memoir that she has always supported abortion, prompting disappointed reactions from pro-lifers.

  22. Truthout

    Critics Question if Melania Trump’s Stance on Abortion Is to Help Donald Trump’s Campaign (opens Truthout)

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    Truthout's feed description

    One critic called the announcement “an obvious political ploy to moderate Trump’s image” on abortion.

  23. FOX 5 New York

    Melania Trump says she supports abortion rights (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    In a social media post, the former first lady advocates for abortion rights saying in part “Without a doubt, there is no room for compromise when it comes to this essential right that all women possess from birth: individual freedom."

  24. Townhall

  25. West Hawaii Today

    Melania Trump, whose husband helped end Roe, signals support for abortion rights (opens West Hawaii Today)

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    West Hawaii Today's feed description

    Melania Trump, the former first lady, said in a video Thursday that there was “no room for compromise” on a woman’s right to “individual freedom,” a day after a reported excerpt from her coming memoir said she supported abortion rights.

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