Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently addressed his views on late-term abortions of healthy babies in a televised interview. Kennedy emphasized his opposition to government interference in abortion, even in the case of full-term pregnancies. However, his comments sparked controversy online, leading him to clarify his position in a statement, stating that late-term abortions should be reserved for babies with severe health issues that impact their viability.
Kennedy acknowledged that his previous assumptions about late-term abortions were incorrect, as he learned that some women choose to undergo purely “elective” late-term abortions. He expressed unease at the idea of terminating healthy, viable fetuses at a stage when they could survive outside the womb, asserting that such cases are distressing and warrant societal protection for the unborn.
After consulting with his family, advisors, and supporters, Kennedy arrived at this revised stance on abortion, which differs from his earlier belief that abortion should only be permissible within the first three months of pregnancy. Despite these shifts in position, Kennedy’s campaign continues to push forward, aiming to secure ballot access in multiple states for the upcoming election.
As the issue of abortion remains a contentious topic in American politics, public opinion on the matter varies. A recent CNN poll found that nearly half of adults support nationwide protections for abortion access, while others believe the issue should be decided at the state level or advocate for stricter nationwide abortion regulations. With Kennedy’s candidacy in play, abortion is expected to play a crucial role in shaping the outcome of the November elections.
