Former President Donald Trump would veto a federal abortion ban if it were to be passed by Congress, according to statements made by Ohio Sen. JD Vance during an interview on NBC News' "Meet the Press." Vance, who served as Trump's running mate, stated that Trump has made it explicitly clear that he would not support such a ban.

Vance's comments came in response to a question about GOP lawmakers, including South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, who have expressed their desire for Trump to advocate for and pass an abortion ban. In his response, Vance argued that as the President of the United States, if Trump does not support a bill, he fundamentally has to veto it.

This latest position from the Trump campaign highlights a shift in the former president's stance on abortion policy over the years. In April, when asked about signing a national abortion ban if it were to pass through Congress, Trump simply answered "no," without clarifying what he considered a "ban."

However, during his presidency in 2018, Trump urged the Senate to pass a 20-week limit on abortions, leading to speculation about his views on the issue. Last year, Trump celebrated the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, which effectively eliminated the constitutional right to abortion.

In a social media post from May 2023, Trump expressed his satisfaction with overturning Roe v. Wade, stating, "After 50 years of failure, with nobody coming even close, I was able to kill Roe v. Wade, much to the 'shock' of everyone."

Even more recently, in March, Trump hinted at the possibility of supporting a 15-week federal abortion ban during an interview with a local radio host. He stated, "the number of weeks now - people are agreeing on 15, and I'm thinking in terms of that, and it'll come out to something that's very reasonable."

While Trump's position on abortion may have evolved over time, Vance's statement suggests that if a federal abortion ban were to be introduced and passed by Congress, Trump would veto it. As the debate surrounding abortion continues to be a divisive issue in U.S. politics, the positions of influential figures like Trump and Vance are closely scrutinized by supporters and opponents alike.