The campaign press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, stated that President Trump plans to negotiate with both parties and reach a mutually satisfactory agreement.

According to reports, Trump’s suggested plan would not be as strict as certain state bans enforced by Republican leaders and would permit exemptions for cases of rape, incest, and danger to the mother’s life.

However, a 16-week ban at the national level would still limit the availability of abortion for millions of people, including those residing in states controlled by Democrats that have recently expanded abortion rights.

President Joe Biden, who has made reproductive rights a central focus in his campaign for reelection, responded to the report by strongly criticizing the notion of a nationwide ban.

Biden released a statement stating that this election is focused on regaining our rights, rather than limiting them. He accuses Donald Trump of seeking to strip away our rights.

Biden’s team arranged a media conference on Friday to take advantage of the Times’ article, where supporters stressed that even a 16-week prohibition would be a significant and unpopular limitation of women’s rights.

Mini Timmaraju, president and CEO of Reproductive Freedom for All, accused him of pretending to be a moderate and promised to hold him accountable for the crisis he caused.

Trump’s struggle to establish a clear stance on abortion was highlighted once again by the ongoing exchange, as the Supreme Court justices he selected played a crucial role in the court’s ruling.

Subsequently, the Republican party has faced negative reactions from voters due to their decisions. This has resulted in a series of defeats in elections and has caused conflict within the party on how to handle the matter. Despite playing a role in overturning Roe, Trump has chosen not to openly support conservative groups’ efforts in implementing federal limitations.

Candidates were previously required to back a 15-week ban on abortion.

However, Kristan Hawkins, the leader of Students for Life of America, was one of the individuals requesting that Trump clarify his stance and support stricter restrictions on the procedure.

In a statement to POLITICO, she urged the President to prioritize the well-being of the innocent over the financial gain of a billion-dollar abortion industry. She expressed that a restriction on abortions at 4 months, equivalent to 16 weeks, would not satisfy either those advocating for legal protection of life or those pushing for unrestricted access to abortion in 2024.

If Congress approves a 16-week ban, it would not significantly impact the majority of abortions in the US. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 94% of abortions occur in the first trimester.

Numerous leaders who are against abortion also reject the exemptions for rape and incest that Trump has openly and privately advocated for, stating that all fetuses should be safeguarded regardless of their conception.

On the other hand, the Biden campaign indicated that their main obstacle is convincing voters to oppose any potential limitations on abortion, regardless of where Trump ends up. During the call on Friday, campaign manager Julie Chávez Rodríguez dismissed Trump’s proposal of making a deal as a desperate attempt to manipulate public opinion.

She stated, “We trust his promise to take greater action than anyone else in reversing abortion rights.”