During his first term, Trump appointed 234 judges, including three Supreme Court justices who played a crucial role in overturning Roe v. Wade, significantly shaping the federal judiciary.

The White House asserts that Trump's judicial nominees align with his commitments to the American people, promoting a state-led approach to abortion and emphasizing the sanctity of life.

Several of Trump's federal court nominees have shown anti-abortion views and affiliations with related organizations, raising alarms among legal experts and abortion rights advocates.

Notably, Hermandorfer, now on the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, has opposed federal abortion policies, while Lanahan has engaged in litigation against the FDA's approval of the abortion pill mifepristone.

Trump's messaging on abortion has been inconsistent; he has fluctuated between supporting federal bans at certain stages and advocating for decisions to be made at the state level.

Throughout his campaign, Trump has attempted to balance his credit for appointing justices who helped overturn Roe v. Wade with a neutral stance to appeal to both anti-abortion supporters and the broader pro-choice public.

Despite Trump's claims that abortion issues should be resolved at the state level, his nominees have the potential to enact significant changes affecting abortion access nationwide.

Bernadette Meyler, a constitutional law professor, highlights that judicial nominations can influence abortion policy without direct legislative action, providing a less visible means of shaping the issue.

Pratt, one of Trump's nominees, has described abortion as 'barbaric' and has been involved in legal cases supporting Florida's restrictive abortion laws.