In a recent interview with Time magazine, former President Donald Trump addressed various topics, including the potential for political violence from his supporters if he is not re-elected. Trump initially downplayed the likelihood of violence but later suggested it could depend on the fairness of the election, while continuing to push false election conspiracies. He also reiterated his promise to consider pardoning those involved in the January 6 Capitol attack.
On the issue of abortion, Trump refused to commit to vetoing a federal abortion ban and dodged questions about whether he was comfortable with states punishing women for illegal abortions. His stance on leaving abortion decisions to the states drew criticism from President Joe Biden’s campaign.
Trump also reignited criticism of Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, blaming him for security lapses during an attack by Hamas. He declined to fully support Netanyahu and questioned the feasibility of a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine.
Regarding the detainment of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich in Russia, Trump tepidly expressed support for his release, citing other priorities.
Overall, Trump’s remarks in the interview showcased his reluctance to commit to certain positions and his tendency to prioritize certain issues over others.
