Former President Donald Trump's recent comments on abortion have led to a fierce backlash from anti-abortion advocates and confusion among his supporters. In an interview with NBC News, Trump expressed his belief that Florida's six-week ban on abortion is "too short," but he declined to take a clear stance on a state ballot measure that would expand access to the procedure. This has raised concerns among anti-abortion groups, who fear that Trump's ambiguous position could cost him support from a key base of the Republican Party.

Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of the influential anti-abortion group Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, reportedly spoke with Trump to seek clarity on his comments. According to a source, Dannenfelser emphasized the importance of Trump being clear on his stance, as there is confusion surrounding his potential support for the ballot measure that would remove restrictions on abortion before fetal viability.

During the interview, Trump stated that he would vote in favor of needing more than six weeks for abortion. However, it remains unclear how his remarks align with the binary choice presented by the Florida ballot initiative. In response to the controversy, Trump's campaign released a statement stating that he has not yet disclosed how he will vote on the ballot initiative in Florida.

The clash between Trump and anti-abortion activists, who have been crucial in supporting him during his presidential campaigns, has put the Republican Party in uncharted territory. With Roe v. Wade no longer protecting abortion rights, Republicans face a challenging election where they must navigate the majority of Americans who favor legal access to abortion. Trump, who proudly appointed three Supreme Court justices who overturned Roe, is grappling to find his stance on the issue.

Abortion opponents now find themselves in a quandary, torn between abandoning Trump or supporting him in the hopes of furthering nationwide abortion restrictions. Conservative radio host Erick Erickson warned that Trump's improvisational approach to abortion may cost him victory if he alienates the pro-life community.

One prominent anti-abortion figure, Kristan Hawkins, president of Students for Life, voiced concerns about Trump's wavering position. She stated that many volunteers within her organization would refuse to campaign for Trump if the confusion is not resolved. She emphasized the disappointment among Republicans who feel betrayed by the party's shift on such an important issue.

Meanwhile, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his wife Casey DeSantis staunchly oppose the ballot measure, citing concerns about late-term abortions, parental consent, and taxpayer-funded procedures. The DeSantis administration argues that the proposed amendment goes to the extreme and should be defeated.

On the other side of the political spectrum, Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign accuses Trump of lying about his stance on abortion and his support for in vitro fertilization (IVF). Harris's campaign vows to hold Trump and those aligned with him accountable for the potential consequences of overturning Roe v. Wade and limiting access to IVF.

As the election draws near, the confusion surrounding Trump's abortion stance has sparked division and uncertainty within the Republican Party. Trump must carefully choose his words and solidify his position to maintain the support of anti-abortion voters who have been a key part of his political base.