President Donald Trump last Friday became the first sitting president to speak at the annual March for Life rally in Washington, and in so doing made a strong case before this staunchly anti-abortion group for his avowedly “pro-life” stance and actions as president. …
There is little doubt that Trump’s top priority in today’s reelection environment is politics, and clearly political benefits were a significant goal of his appearance. The precise immediate and long-term effects of his speech are difficult if not impossible to pinpoint. But several key points are evident from a review of existing attitudes on abortion in the U.S. today, particularly among those Trump was attempting to reach with his speech. CONT.
Frank Newport, Gallup