Former President Donald Trump made a public statement regarding his stance on abortion this Monday, putting an end to the prolonged speculation surrounding his position if he were to win the election in November. Through a video shared on Truth Social, Trump emphasized that the matter of abortion should be determined by “the will of the people” and delegated to the states for decision-making. He highlighted his contribution in appointing Supreme Court justices who played a pivotal role in overturning Roe v. Wade in the Dobbs case, effectively terminating a 50-year-old perceived constitutional right to abortion and returning the issue to the discretion of individual states and their elected officials.

“My view is now that we have abortion where everybody wanted it from a legal standpoint, the states will determine by vote or legislation, or perhaps both, and whatever they decide, must be the law of the land,” Trump said.

“This is all about the will of the people. You must follow your heart or in many cases, your religion or your faith. Do what’s right for your family, and do what’s right for yourself,” he continued. “Do what’s right for your children. Do what’s right for our country, and vote–so important to vote. At the end of the day, it’s all about the will of the people.”

Trump emphasized the importance of winning elections to restore the culture, acknowledging that abortion is a significant moral issue for many voters. Democrats and President Joe Biden’s campaign have focused on mobilizing voters around the topic of abortion, portraying Republicans as “extreme” and a danger to women.

“You must follow your heart of this issue, but remember, you must also win elections to restore our culture, and, in fact, to save our country, which is currently and very sadly, a nation in decline,” he said. “Our nation needs help. It needs unity. It needs us all to work closely together.”

Trump also expressed support for abortion legislation that includes provisions for cases of rape, incest, and maternal life: