Trump criticizes Republicans pushing abortion bans with no exceptions: 'You're not going to win'

Trump repeatedly expressed interest in serving as a mediator between "both sides" on the issue of abortion, during an interview with NBC's "Meet the Press."

Former President Donald Trump declined to stake out a clear position on the future of abortion rights in an interview with NBC's "Meet the Press," but he repeatedly expressed interest in serving as a mediator between "both sides" of the issue to reach an agreement.

“I think they’re all going to like me,” he said. “I think both sides are going to like me.”

During his wide-ranging interview with moderator Kristen Welker, parts of which appeared on NBC “Meet the Press,” Trump seemed to seek wiggle room on an issue that has plagued Republicans at the ballot box since the Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade decision last year.

The interview, which was taped on Thursday, was Welker's first as moderator of "Meet the Press." NBC News has also extended an invitation to President Joe Biden to sit down for an interview.

Tune in to “Meet the Press with Kristen Welker” this Sunday for more from Welker’s exclusive interview with former President Donald Trump. Check local listings.