Anti-abortion activists are excited about Donald Trump’s return to power, despite his lack of interest in national restrictions on abortion. They are cautiously optimistic about the potential impact of his administration on their movement. Although a national abortion ban is unlikely, they hope to see other steps taken, such as defunding Planned Parenthood. However, they are also wary of some of Trump’s other choices, such as nominating Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services, who has more lenient views on abortion.
Trump has stated that he supports leaving the issue of abortion up to individual states, rather than implementing a national ban. This stance has been a point of contention between Trump and anti-abortion groups like SBA Pro-Life and Students for Life. Despite potential challenges in passing a national abortion ban through Congress, anti-abortion activists are hopeful that other items on their agenda, such as defunding Planned Parenthood, may be achievable with Trump in power.
There are additional items on the anti-abortion agenda, including securing pardons for activists sentenced for blockading clinics and reversing FDA approval for abortion medication. Activists are also hoping for other changes, such as undoing some of the Biden administration’s work on reproductive rights. Kennedy’s nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services has also caused some concern among anti-abortion groups, due to his more lenient views on abortion. Overall, anti-abortion activists are looking to work with the Trump administration to advance their priorities and make progress on their agenda.
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