Trump slams Arizona court’s abortion ruling, contradicting recent stance favouring state control: Live

Donald Trump has said that the Arizona court ruling outlawing abortion unless a patient’s life is in danger went too far. He made the remarks at a campaign event in Atlanta.

Access to abortion is set to galvanise voters in November — as it has in all elections since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade. The former president said on Monday he wants states to decide on the issue.

Meanwhile, the judge overseeing Mr Trump’s criminal case over his alleged mishandling of classified documents has sided with special counsel Jack Smith’s office and agreed that the names of government witnesses in the case should remain secret.

In a new filing on Tuesday, US District Judge Aileen Cannon ruled that potential witnesses’ names and identifiable information must be redacted due to concerns for their safety.

The ruling came after the former president lost three last-ditch bids to delay his hush money trial in as many days. The trial is scheduled to begin with jury selection on 15 April.

Meanwhile, former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg has been sentenced to five months at New York’s notorious Rikers Island prison after pleading guilty to perjury.

Mike Bedigan reports:

Donald Trump made a surprise stop on the campaign trail in Atlanta, Georgia, where he indulged in one of his favourite hobbies – handing out fast food.

The former president’s fast food allegiance seemed to have briefly changed, as he replaced his well-documented penchant for McDonald’s for rival US chain Chick-Fil-A.

Pictures showed Mr Trump behind the counter of the restaurant on Wednesday, handing out various items to customers, smiling and taking pictures. The visit came ahead of a scheduled fundraising luncheon.

He ordered 30 milkshakes and “some