"Trump's VP Pick Hinges on Abortion Stance"

Former President Donald Trump is heavily focused on the abortion issue as he considers his vice presidential pick, recognizing it as a major advantage for Democrats and a vulnerability for Republicans. He has been polling dinner guests and inquiring about the anti-abortion views of potential contenders such as Sen. Tim Scott, Rep. Elise Stefanik, Rep. Byron Donalds, Sen. Marco Rubio, and Gov. Kristi Noem. Concerns have been raised by advisers and donors about the potential impact of a hard-line stance on abortion on the Republican ticket, with some expressing worries about candidates like Scott and Noem. Trump is aiming to navigate the issue to appeal to a majority of Americans who support abortion rights without alienating his conservative base.