"Trump Backs 16-Week Abortion Ban in Private Conversation"

Former President Donald Trump has privately expressed support for a 16-week national abortion ban with exceptions for cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother. Trump's deliberations appear to be aimed at satisfying social conservatives and voters while avoiding a clear public position until after the Republican presidential primary contest. He believes that a 16-week ban, being a round number, could appeal to voters and has expressed concerns that the Republican Party's stance on abortion without exceptions is causing electoral losses.