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Trump’s abortion whiplash was already haunting his Cabinet rollout

As Trump’s Cabinet took shape, his long record of abortion flip-flops was back in the conversation and creating predictable distrust from both sides of the issue. The result was not clarity, but another reminder that even before taking office, Trump’s policy brand remains a moving target.

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First recorded Dec 9, 2024·Meaningfully updated Dec 9, 2024

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Trump’s abortion whiplash was already haunting his Cabinet rollout

As Trump’s Cabinet took shape, his long record of abortion flip-flops was back in the conversation and creating predictable distrust from both sides of the issue. The result was not clarity, but another reminder that even before taking office, Trump’s policy brand remains a moving target.

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Trump’s abortion whiplash was already haunting his Cabinet rollout

As Trump’s Cabinet took shape, his long record of abortion flip-flops was back in the conversation and creating predictable distrust from both sides of the issue. The result was not clarity, but another reminder that even before taking office, Trump’s policy brand remains a moving target.

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