Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a candidate for the GOP presidential nomination, appeared to hesitate on answering a question about whether he would institute a federal abortion ban as president before noting it should be left to the states.

Appearing Sunday on “Meet the Press,” Christie reacted to the news of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signing a six-week abortion ban. Host Kristen Welker then asked Christie if he would sign a similar legislation if elected president.

“I think each state should make their own decision, Kristen,” Christie replied. “I think that that’s what Dobbs was all about was letting each state and each people make their own decision.”

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