Donald Trump reveals what he said to Melania on her stand on abortion rights

Former US President Donald Trump recently commented on Melania Trump’s stance on abortion, as detailed in her forthcoming memoir, signaling a significant difference in their views on the issue.

In a recent interview, Trump affirmed his wife's autonomy in expressing her personal beliefs on the matter, as mentioned in a report by USA Today.

Melania Trump Defends Abortion Rights

Melania Trump’s soon-to-be-released memoir, Melania, has sparked conversation after reports surfaced that she supports abortion rights.


According to an article by The Guardian, the former First Lady emphasized that the government should not intervene in a woman’s right to make decisions about her own body.

Her position, described in the memoir, marks a clear departure from the more conservative views held by her husband, Donald Trump.

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In the book, which is set to be published on October 8, Melania Trump reportedly argues for women’s autonomy, asserting that “it is imperative to guarantee that women have autonomy in deciding their preference of having children, based on their own convictions, free from any intervention or pressure from the government.”

She further questions the role of others in determining a woman's decision, adding, "Why should anyone other than the woman herself have the power to determine what she does with her own body?", as quoted in a report by USA Today.

A Difference in Opinion Between Donald and Melania Trump

While Melania Trump’s stance on abortion aligns with a pro-choice perspective, Donald Trump’s views have been more aligned with conservative policies.

The former President has consistently supported the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, which removed the constitutional protection of abortion rights. His public remarks have emphasized that abortion legislation should be decided at the state level rather than through federal mandates.

Despite these differing viewpoints, Donald Trump expressed support for his wife’s decision to stand by her beliefs.

In an interview with Bill Melugin of Fox News, Trump revealed that he encouraged Melania to write her memoir based on her personal convictions, without any external influence.

“We spoke about it. And I said, you have to write what you believe. I’m not going to tell you what to do. You have to write what you believe,” Trump said during the interview on Thursday.

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He continued by stating that Melania is widely admired by the public, and he urged her to follow her heart when articulating her views. “She’s very beloved. People love our former First Lady, I can tell you that. But I said you have to stick with your heart. I’ve said that to everybody, you have to go with your heart,” Trump added.

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