US EditionVance, Trump Tout Administration’s Record on Abortion at March for Life Rally
Vice President JD Vance praised Trump administration’s pro-life achievements, including the Dobbs decision and expanded foreign aid restrictions affecting $30 billion, urging continued activism.
- On Jan. 23, 2026, Vice President JD Vance spoke at the March for Life rally, touting the Trump administration's pro-life record while a recorded message from President Donald J. Trump highlighted his role advancing pro-life policies.
- Vice President JD Vance said he needed to "address an elephant in the room" amid criticism the administration hasn't moved fast enough on abortion and scrutiny of mifepristone after a Senate hearing earlier this month.
- Vance touted an expanded Mexico City Policy covering non‑military foreign aid and highlighted pardoning 23 anti‑abortion activists about a year ago plus Medicaid restrictions on Planned Parenthood in the "big, beautiful" law.
- Attendees largely praised the record while urging more progress, though Abby Johnson called Vance's invitation "insane" Monday, and Marjorie Dannenfelser rebuked Trump's call for "flexibility".
- The Dobbs decision in 2022 reshaped state power over abortion, with Vance tying it to President Donald J. Trump's judicial appointments, while Hyde Amendment debates pose risks for the November midterm elections.
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‘Marriage and children are not obstacles’: JD Vance slams ‘Far Left’ at March for Life
US Vice President JD Vance addressed the 2026 March for Life, emphasizing the administration’s pro-life priorities and support for families. He shared personal news of expecting his fourth child and praised technological advances, the Dobbs decision, and policies protecting life.
The US continues to restrict the right to abortion. Opponents of abortion demand even stricter laws and receive backing from US Vice President JD Vance.
Anti-Abortion March Brings Thousands to D.C., and a Sense of Frustration
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House Speaker Mike Johnson suggests he was nearly aborted by his teenage parents: ‘Eternally grateful’
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