Former president Donald Trump’s botched handling of a question about contraception was somewhat inexplicable. When asked by a local TV news reporter if he supported any restrictions on contraception, Trump answered that it was a state issue — the implication being that he was open to some states restricting it. This was a problem, given that national Republicans have sought to assure voters that they aren’t targeting contraception.
Former president Donald Trump’s botched handling of a question about contraception was somewhat inexplicable. When asked by a local TV news reporter if he supported any restrictions on contraception, Trump answered that it was a state issue — the implication being that he was open to some states restricting it. This was a problem, given that national Republicans have sought to assure voters that they aren’t targeting contraception.