Republicans approve new platform with revised abortion position

Republican delegates at the Republican National Convention accepted a new platform easing stances on abortion and gay marriage. The revised platform no longer urges a nationwide abortion ban, aligning with former President Donald Trump’s preferred approach, which gives states individual control. The updated GOP position relates abortion to the 14th Amendment, allowing for potential changes in laws or rulings advocating for fetal rights.

Republicans are gathered at the RNC in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, during the week of July 15 to finalize the party platform and formally nominate Trump as the party candidate in the 2024 election.