As a Texas woman's case has tested the state's abortion laws and thrust the issue back into the national spotlight, it has raised eyebrows even among presidential hopefuls in the GOP, the party that has pushed for restrictive abortion laws and even outright bans.

Texas, one of several states that adopted an abortion ban after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022, became the center of attention as Kate Cox, a 31-year-old mother of two, sought a court order granting her permission to receive an abortion. Cox had learned that her fetus was developing with a fatal abnormality likely to result in stillbirth or the death of the baby shortly after birth. However, the Texas Supreme Court blocked a lower court ruling that would have allowed her to undergo the procedure. The decision came just after Cox traveled out of state to seek care.

In response to the case, several Republican presidential candidates have expressed their views on the matter.

Nikki Haley, former ambassador to the U.N. and South Carolina governor, voiced her compassion for Cox during an interview with CNN on Wednesday. Haley, who identifies as "pro-life," emphasized the importance of having compassion and understanding individuals' unique circumstances. She acknowledged that she does not judge anyone for being pro-choice and supports leaving the regulation of abortion to the states. Additionally, Haley emphasized the challenges of enacting a federal abortion ban, which would require 60 Senate votes.

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie stood out among the candidates by outright opposing the Texas Supreme Court's decision. He argued that in cases where a fetus has been diagnosed with a fatal illness, forcing the mother to carry it to term only puts her life at risk without protecting any life.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, during a CNN town hall on Tuesday night, chose not to comment directly on Cox's case but instead emphasized the need for a compassionate approach to abortion. He highlighted the six-week abortion ban he signed in Florida, which includes exceptions for rape, incest, the life of the patient, and fatal fetal abnormalities.

Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy did not comment directly on Cox's situation but expressed his belief that the issue of abortion should be decided at the state level.

Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump has not yet addressed the Texas case, and his campaign has not responded to requests for comment as of Wednesday.

As presidential hopefuls within the GOP weigh in on the Texas woman's abortion case, it remains to be seen how the national conversation surrounding abortion will shape the party's stance and influence the ongoing debate on reproductive rights.