Republicans squabble over abortion as 2024 primaries loom

Potential presidential contenders walk tightrope in demonstrating hardline credentials without alienating moderates

They came in their thousands, wearing hats, waving flags and exulting in the death of American women's constitutional right to abortion. But some who marched in Washington on Friday were also thinking ahead: who will be their next champion in the White House?

If it wasn't for President Trump, we wouldn't have a post-Roe America," said Patricia Stephanoff, 66, from Michigan, wearing a pink Trump 2024" hat. He's the most pro-life president we've ever had. He's the only president who has ever come to the march."