Donald Trump has said decisions about abortion rights should be left to the states, releasing a statement on the contentious election issue on Monday.
Many in his Republican party had wanted him to back a nationwide ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
But Mr Trump said policies should be set by individual states – as they have been since the Supreme Court overturned the Roe v Wade decision in 2022.
Since then, preserving abortion rights has become a top issue for many voters.
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