Laws are for poor people

Someone reading the news on Trump’s effort to navigate the abortion issue might remain puzzled what his own personal outlook is. That draws more into focus by looking at his related behavior. He knows that if he — or any of his sons — have a consort who becomes awkwardly pregnant, there are many places in the world where she can acquire a legal abortion in private. Flown there on private plane, attended by family servants, if she still is desired. Otherwise, handled at arm’s length by a loyal attorney.

Which makes the issue to him entirely one of political football. He wants to retain the zealous support of evangelicals, without losing votes from too many who might otherwise support him. It’s all about Trump winning. As to all those for whom this a core issue of personal liberty? They don’t matter, especially if they don’t support him.