Former President Trump's recent post on his social media platform, Truth Social, has raised eyebrows and led to widespread speculation about his evolving stance on women's reproductive rights. In his post, he claimed that his administration would benefit women and their reproductive rights. This statement seemed to contradict his running mate's earlier remarks, where she stated that he would veto a federal abortion ban. The apparent shift in Trump's messaging on abortion has left his campaign surrogates grappling with the task of clarifying his position.

One of Trump's most ardent supporters, Senator Tom Cotton, was pressed on the former president's abortion post during an interview on ABC's "This Week." Cotton responded, "The only candidate proposing a national abortion law is Kamala Harris." He argued that Trump has consistently maintained his belief that the landmark Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade was wrongly decided.

However, Trump's decision not to back a national abortion ban has disappointed anti-abortion groups who advocate for stricter nationwide restrictions. They were hopeful that Trump would support such measures. Flashbacks reveal that Trump had previously indicated he would consider supporting a 15-week federal ban if it were passed by Congress, as proposed by Senator Lindsey Graham.

Another controversial statement that has plagued the GOP campaign is the remark made by Republican vice-presidential nominee Senator JD Vance. In a 2021 interview on "Tucker Carlson Tonight," Vance made a comment about "childless cat ladies," which he later claimed was sarcastic and a reflection of his concerns about an "anti-family" country. Despite facing backlash for the comment, Vance stated in an interview with "Meet the Press" that it is not high on his list of regrets.

This comment has been repeatedly brought up, causing Vance's reputation to suffer throughout the campaign. The ongoing scrutiny prompted Vance to defend himself, stating that the comment was meant as a joke to emphasize a substantive point. However, critics argue that such remarks alienate key voting blocs and undermine the focus on policy.

Meanwhile, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who suspended his presidential campaign on Friday, revealed that he had reached out to both the Trump and Harris campaigns, proposing a discussion about endorsing either candidate in exchange for a role in the administration. Kennedy claims that Trump ultimately invited him to "form a unity government" and that they had extensive meetings following an assassination attempt on Trump. Notably, Kennedy's endorsement received backlash from several members of the Kennedy family.

As the campaign trail fades into the past, President Biden's departure has allowed Vice President Kamala Harris to step into the party's spotlight. This transition has energized online supporters, volunteers, and donors. Conversely, former President Trump's VP pick, JD Vance, continues to face criticism from childless women nationwide for his controversial comment. Republicans are advising Vance to focus on policy rather than engaging in personal attacks on Vice President Harris, which could alienate key voting groups.

In the midst of these developments, Democratic surrogates have rallied behind Tim Walz, the Democratic VP nominee, as Vance and Republicans scrutinize Walz's military record and argue that he exaggerated his service.

The shifting positions on abortion, controversial remarks, and ongoing scrutiny highlight the intensifying battle between the two major parties as they seek to gain support and secure victory in the upcoming elections.