Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has undergone a significant shift in his stance on abortion, now supporting a woman’s right to choose even up to the ninth month of pregnancy. This change of heart stemmed from Kennedy’s examination of data regarding elective late-term abortions, which he had previously assumed were extremely rare.
Kennedy’s evolving views were shared during an interview with comedians Shane Gillis and Matt McCusker, where he emphasized his willingness to change his opinions based on new information. He acknowledged that his initial belief was that no woman would carry a child to full term and then abort it, but data proved him wrong.
Kennedy acknowledged that his family is split on the issue of abortion, reflecting his own background in both the pro-life and pro-choice movements. He believes that the state has an interest in protecting viable fetuses at that stage of development.
Kennedy’s change in position came after appearing on “The Sage Steele Show,” where he was pressed about his abortion stance. He clashed with Steele over late-term abortions, insisting they are extremely rare and that there are usually “extenuating circumstances” behind those decisions.
President Biden’s campaign has distanced itself from Kennedy’s “full-term” remarks, stating that Biden does not support full-term abortions and that he believes Roe v. Wade “got it right.”
Despite the criticism, Kennedy’s change in perspective highlights the complex and nuanced nature of abortion debates. The data he examined challenged his preconceived notions and led him to reconsider his previous stance. His willingness to evolve his views based on new information demonstrates the importance of open-mindedness and the ability to critically assess one’s beliefs.
