Maria Bartiromo pointed out the former first lady's revelation occurred "right before a presidential election."

Donald addressed his wife’s stance in an interview with FOX News ’ Bill Melugin, which aired Oct. 3., soon after The Guardian’s reporting. When Melugin asked what the former President thought when he read the book, he replied that he told his wife to “write what [she] believe [s].”

Though Donald has since touted his anti-abortion record — including by repeatedly reminding voters that he appointed the Supreme Court justices who overturned Roe v. Wade — he has waffled on his exact beliefs during the 2024 campaign, as polling shows most Americans favor reproductive rights.