National Abortion Ban Unlikely, States Will Handle the Issue

During an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell stated that a national abortion ban would not receive enough support in the Senate to pass, so the issue would likely be addressed at the state level. Host Kristen Welker questioned McConnell about his stance on a federal abortion ban, citing his previous comments in 2022. McConnell clarified that while he had mentioned the possibility of a national ban, he did not necessarily endorse it. He explained that the Supreme Court’s decision on abortion has shifted the debate to the legislative level, leading to varied approaches in different states. McConnell emphasized that he did not believe there would be enough Senate votes for a national ban and predicted that the issue would be resolved through state legislation.