Trump: If Abortions Were Banned, Women Seeking Procedure Should Be ‘Punished’
After his comments provoked an outcry from both sides, the Republican front-runner quickly walked back his statement to say the doctor performing the procedure should be penalized instead.
The New York Times:
Donald Trump, Abortion Foe, Eyes ‘Punishment’ For Women, Then Recants
The Associated Press:
Under Fire On Abortion, Trump Fights To Court Women
The Wall Street Journal:
Donald Trump’s Abortion Comments Spark Furor From Both Sides
Reuters:
Trump Sounds Off On Abortion; Criticism Comes From All Sides
USA Today:
Trump Abortion Comments Spark Outrage On Both Sides
The Washington Post:
Trump: If Abortions Are Banned, Women Who Seek Them Should Face ‘Punishment’
Politico:
Trump Reverses Statement That Women Should Be Punished For Illegal Abortions