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==2017==
 
==2017==
President Trump kept his [[pro-life]] promises during his first year of his presidency and made several considerable achievements during that time.<ref name="KeepProLife">Berry, Susan (April 24, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/24/trump-pence-keeping-pro-life-promises-first-100-days/ Trump and Pence Keeping Pro-Life Promises in First 100 Days]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 24, 2017.</ref><ref>Multiple references:
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President Trump kept his [[pro-life]] promises during his first year of his presidency and made several considerable achievements during that time.<ref name="KeepProLife">Berry, Susan (April 24, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/24/trump-pence-keeping-pro-life-promises-first-100-days/ Trump and Pence Keeping Pro-Life Promises in First 100 Days]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 24, 2017.</ref><ref>Multiple references:
*Berry, Susan (November 8, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/08/one-year-later-trump-hailed-pro-life-president-modern-history/ One Year Later: Trump Hailed as ‘Most Pro-Life President in Modern History’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
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*Berry, Susan (November 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/08/one-year-later-trump-hailed-pro-life-president-modern-history/ One Year Later: Trump Hailed as ‘Most Pro-Life President in Modern History’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
*Berry, Susan (November 23, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/23/five-reasons-pro-life-leaders-are-thankful-donald-trump-is-president/ Five Reasons Pro-Life Leaders Are Thankful Donald Trump Is President]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 24, 2017.
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*Berry, Susan (November 23, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/23/five-reasons-pro-life-leaders-are-thankful-donald-trump-is-president/ Five Reasons Pro-Life Leaders Are Thankful Donald Trump Is President]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 24, 2017.
*Williams, Thomas D. (January 3, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/03/president-donald-trump-recognized-as-pro-life-person-of-the-year-for-2017/ President Donald Trump Recognized as ‘Pro-Life Person of the Year’ for 2017]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
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*Childress, Sarah; Einbinder, Nicole (December 14, 2017). [https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/at-home-and-abroad-trump-moves-to-broaden-abortion-fight/ At Home and Abroad, Trump Moves To Broaden Abortion Fight]. ''PBS Frontline''. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
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*Williams, Thomas D. (January 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/03/president-donald-trump-recognized-as-pro-life-person-of-the-year-for-2017/ President Donald Trump Recognized as ‘Pro-Life Person of the Year’ for 2017]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
 
*[https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/president-trump-named-pro-life-person-of-the-year-for-2017 President Trump named ‘pro-life person of the year’ for 2017]. ''LifeSiteNews''. January 4, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
 
*[https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/president-trump-named-pro-life-person-of-the-year-for-2017 President Trump named ‘pro-life person of the year’ for 2017]. ''LifeSiteNews''. January 4, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
*Berry, Susan (January 19, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/19/trump-100-percent-true-pro-life-campaign-promises/ Trump ‘100 Percent True’ to Pro-Life Campaign Promises]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 19, 2018.</ref> Due to his achievements in advancing pro-life policies, along with other conservative social policies, President Trump was described as "taking back America's culture" by the [[conservative media]].<ref>Berry, Susan (July 30, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/30/seven-ways-trump-taking-back-americas-culture/ Seven Ways Trump Is Taking Back America’s Culture]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 30, 2017.</ref>
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*Berry, Susan (January 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/19/trump-100-percent-true-pro-life-campaign-promises/ Trump ‘100 Percent True’ to Pro-Life Campaign Promises]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
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*Leonard, Kimberly (January 22, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trumps-very-pro-choice-past-is-over-and-abortion-foes-like-what-they-see Trump's 'very pro-choice' past is over, and abortion foes like what they see]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 20, 2018.</ref> Due to his achievements in advancing pro-life policies, along with other conservative social policies, President Trump was described as "taking back America's culture" by the [[conservative media]].<ref>Berry, Susan (July 30, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/30/seven-ways-trump-taking-back-americas-culture/ Seven Ways Trump Is Taking Back America’s Culture]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 30, 2017.</ref>
  
 
===Legislation signed, 2017===
 
===Legislation signed, 2017===
 
*April 13, 2017—President Trump signed a [[Congressional Review]] bill into law annulling a recent Obama Administration regulation that would have prohibited states from discriminating in awarding Title X family planning funds based on whether the local clinic also performs abortions (some states adopted rules which distribute federal family planning funds on the condition that the organizations do not perform abortions).<ref>Multiple references:
 
*April 13, 2017—President Trump signed a [[Congressional Review]] bill into law annulling a recent Obama Administration regulation that would have prohibited states from discriminating in awarding Title X family planning funds based on whether the local clinic also performs abortions (some states adopted rules which distribute federal family planning funds on the condition that the organizations do not perform abortions).<ref>Multiple references:
* Berry, Susan (April 13, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/13/trump-signs-resolution-overturning-obama-planned-parenthood-state-funding-mandate/ Trump Signs Resolution Overturning Obama Planned Parenthood State Funding Mandate]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 13, 2017.
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* Berry, Susan (April 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/13/trump-signs-resolution-overturning-obama-planned-parenthood-state-funding-mandate/ Trump Signs Resolution Overturning Obama Planned Parenthood State Funding Mandate]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 13, 2017.
* Leonard, Kimberly (April 13, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-signs-bill-allowing-states-to-strip-funding-from-planned-parenthood/article/2620213 Trump signs bill allowing states to strip funding from Planned Parenthood]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved April 13, 2017.
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* Leonard, Kimberly (April 13, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-signs-bill-allowing-states-to-strip-funding-from-planned-parenthood/article/2620213 Trump signs bill allowing states to strip funding from Planned Parenthood]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved April 13, 2017.
* Hellmann, Jessie (April 13, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/328674-trump-signs-bill-targeting-planned-parenthood-funding Trump signs bill targeting funding for abortion providers]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 13, 2017.</ref> The Act was "the first major national pro-life bill in more than a decade."<ref>Dinan, Stephen (April 13, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/13/donald-trump-gives-states-power-cut-planned-parent/ Trump gives states power to cut off Planned Parenthood money]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 13, 2017.</ref>
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*Chretien, Claire (April 13, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-trump-signs-law-preventing-states-from-being-forced-to-fund-planne Trump signs law allowing states to defund Planned Parenthood]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
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* Hellmann, Jessie (April 13, 2017). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/328674-trump-signs-bill-targeting-planned-parenthood-funding Trump signs bill targeting funding for abortion providers]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 13, 2017.</ref> The Act was "the first major national pro-life bill in more than a decade."<ref>Dinan, Stephen (April 13, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/13/donald-trump-gives-states-power-cut-planned-parent/ Trump gives states power to cut off Planned Parenthood money]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 13, 2017.</ref>
  
 
===Executive actions, 2017===
 
===Executive actions, 2017===
*January 23, 2017—President Trump signed an order reinstating the [[Mexico City Policy]], which defunded International Planned Parenthood and other organizations that promote foreign abortions.<ref>LaBarbera, Peter (January 23, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-trump-signs-order-defunding-international-planned-parenthood-forei BREAKING: Trump signs order defunding International Planned Parenthood, foreign abortions]. ''LifeSite News''. Retrieved January 23, 2017.</ref><ref>Hellman, Jessie (January 23, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/abortion/315652-trump-signs-executive-order-reinstating-global-gag-rule-on Trump reinstates ban on US funds promoting abortion overseas]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 23, 2017.</ref> However, unlike previous administrations, the Trump Administration expanded the policy to include all global health assistance funding.<ref name="KeepProLife"/>
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*January 23, 2017—President Trump signed an order reinstating the [[Mexico City Policy]], which defunded International Planned Parenthood and other organizations that promote foreign abortions.<ref>Multiple references:
*April 4, 2017—The Trump Administration halted U.S. funding of the [[United Nations]] Population Fund, which has links to inhumane abortion programs such as [[China]]'s [[one-child policy]]. Instead, the $32.5 million was shifted to the U.S. Agency for International Development.<ref>Berry, Susan, Dr. (April 4, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/04/trump-halts-u-s-funding-united-nations-population-fund/ Trump Halts U.S. Funding of United Nations Population Fund]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 4, 2017.</ref>
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*LaBarbera, Peter (January 23, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-trump-signs-order-defunding-international-planned-parenthood-forei BREAKING: Trump signs order defunding International Planned Parenthood, foreign abortions]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 23, 2017.
*President Trump appointed several pro-life advocates to Department of Health and Human Services positions. On April 28, 2017, in an apparent victory for the pro-life movement,<ref>Multiple references:
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*Byas, Steve (January 23, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/25216-trump-reinstates-mexico-city-policy-to-halt-u-s-support-of-abortion-in-foreign-countries Trump Reinstates Mexico City Policy to Halt U.S. Support of Abortion in Foreign Countries]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
*del Guidice, Rachel (May 9, 2017). [http://dailysignal.com/2017/05/09/pro-life-advocates-optimistic-one-gets-key-hhs-job/ Pro-Life Advocates Optimistic as One of Their Own Gets Key HHS Job]. ''The Daily Signal''. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
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*Hellman, Jessie (January 23, 2017). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/abortion/315652-trump-signs-executive-order-reinstating-global-gag-rule-on Trump reinstates ban on US funds promoting abortion overseas]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 23, 2017.
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*Berry, Susan (January 23, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/23/five-facts-president-trump-reinstating-mexico-city-policy-abortion/ Five Facts About Trump’s Reinstatement of the Mexico City Policy on Abortion]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
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*Richardson, Bradford (January 24, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jan/24/donald-trump-signs-executive-order-defunding-inter/ Trump signs executive order defunding International Planned Parenthood]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
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*Wulfhorst, Ellen (January 23, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-abortion/trump-makes-early-move-on-restricting-abortions-around-the-world-idUSKBN1572JL Trump makes early move on restricting abortions around the world]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
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The State Department reported in February 2018 that nearly every organization agreed to comply with the order:
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*Correnti, Lisa (February 12, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/govt-report-finds-overwhelming-acceptance-of-u.s.-abortion-funding-restrict Gov’t report finds overwhelming acceptance of U.S. abortion funding restrictions]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
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*Berry, Susan (February 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/08/planned-parenthood-and-marie-stopes-have-refused-to-comply-with-trumps-pro-life-policy/ Planned Parenthood and Marie Stopes Have Refused to Comply with Trump’s Pro-Life Policy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
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*Chretien, Claire (May 4, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/usaid-chief-defends-not-funding-international-planned-parenthood US foreign aid agency chief defends Trump policy defunding abortions abroad]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
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*Oas, Rebecca (June 12, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/abortion-orgs-complain-at-un-trump-admin-ruining-global-abortion-access Abortion orgs complain at UN: Trump admin ruining global abortion access]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). Retrieved June 26, 2018.
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*Ruse, Austin (January 14, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/global-pro-life-efforts-require-more-than-just-updating-mexico-city-policy Global pro-life efforts require more than just updating Mexico City Policy]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 14, 2019.</ref> However, unlike previous administrations, the Trump Administration expanded the policy to include all global health assistance funding.<ref name="KeepProLife"/><ref>LaBarbera, Peter (January 25, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-didnt-just-re-enact-the-old-ban-on-funding-international-planned-pare Trump didn’t just re-enact old ban on funding International Planned Parenthood – It’s now much stronger]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 4, 2018.</ref>
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*April 4, 2017—The Trump Administration halted U.S. funding of the [[United Nations]] Population Fund, which has links to inhumane abortion programs such as [[China]]'s [[one-child policy]]. Instead, the $32.5 million was shifted to the [[U.S. Agency for International Development]].<ref>Multiple references:
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*Berry, Susan, Dr. (April 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/04/trump-halts-u-s-funding-united-nations-population-fund/ Trump Halts U.S. Funding of United Nations Population Fund]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 4, 2017.
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*Chretien, Claire (April 4, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-trump-pulls-us-money-from-un-population-fund-over-forced-abortion Trump cuts funding to UN agency over forced abortion support]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
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*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-un-populattionfund/u-s-withdraws-funding-for-u-n-population-fund-idUSKBN17600T U.S. withdraws funding for U.N. Population Fund]. ''Reuters''. April 3, 2018. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
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*[https://www.voanews.com/a/us-cuts-off-funding-un-population-fund-abortion/3795255.html Trump Administration Cuts Off US Funds for UN Agency Over Abortion]. ''Voice of America'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved January 24, 2018.
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*[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-39487617 US withdraws funding for United Nations Population Fund]. ''BBC News''. April 4, 2017. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
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*Tennant, Michael (April 5, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/item/25750-trump-stops-funding-un-agency-accused-of-abetting-forced-abortions Trump Stops Funding UN Agency Accused of Abetting Forced Abortions]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 24, 2018.</ref>
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*President Trump appointed several pro-life advocates to Department of Health and Human Services positions. In late March 2017, he appointed Scott Lloyd to lead the HHS's Office of Refugee Resettlement, which led the fight against allowing illegal immigrants obtaining abortions.<ref>Leahy, Michael Patrick (April 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/04/knights-of-columbus-attorney-named-director-of-office-of-refugee-resettlement/ Knights of Columbus Attorney Named Director of Office of Refugee Resettlement]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 22, 2018.<br>See also:
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*Peters, Jeremy W. (April 5, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/05/us/politics/refugee-office-abortion-trump.html Under Trump, an Office Meant to Help Refugees Enters the Abortion Wars]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved June 22, 2018.
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*Siegel, Rachel (October 26, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2017/10/26/the-trump-official-who-tried-to-stop-a-detained-immigrant-from-getting-an-abortion/ The Trump official who tried to stop a detained immigrant from getting an abortion]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved June 22, 2018.
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*Bourne, Lisa (December 22, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-admin-official-the-violence-of-abortion-does-not-cure-the-violence-of Trump Admin official: The violence of abortion does not ‘cure’ the violence of rape]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 22, 2018.
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*Berry, Susan (December 25, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/25/planned-parenthood-demands-trump-official-abortion-violence-fired/ Planned Parenthood Demands Trump Official Who Characterized Abortion as ‘Violence’ Be Fired]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 22, 2018.
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*Hellmann, Jessie (March 18, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/378867-liberals-seek-ouster-of-hhs-official-blocking-abortions Liberals seek ouster of HHS official blocking abortions]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 22, 2018.</ref> On April 28, 2017, in an apparent victory for the pro-life movement,<ref>Multiple references:
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*Del Guidice, Rachel (May 9, 2017). [http://dailysignal.com/2017/05/09/pro-life-advocates-optimistic-one-gets-key-hhs-job/ Pro-Life Advocates Optimistic as One of Their Own Gets Key HHS Job]. ''The Daily Signal''. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
 
*Adelmann, Bob (May 10, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/faith-and-morals/item/25999-pro-life-agenda-boosted-with-charmaine-yoest-s-appointment-to-hhs Pro-life Agenda Boosted With Charmaine Yoest in HHS]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 2, 2017.</ref> President Trump appointed Dr. Charmaine Yoest, a strong pro-life advocate and the former president of [[Americans United for Life]], to the position of assistant secretary of public affairs for the Department of Health and Human Services, replacing a strong [[Planned Parenthood]] supporter.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Adelmann, Bob (May 10, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/faith-and-morals/item/25999-pro-life-agenda-boosted-with-charmaine-yoest-s-appointment-to-hhs Pro-life Agenda Boosted With Charmaine Yoest in HHS]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 2, 2017.</ref> President Trump appointed Dr. Charmaine Yoest, a strong pro-life advocate and the former president of [[Americans United for Life]], to the position of assistant secretary of public affairs for the Department of Health and Human Services, replacing a strong [[Planned Parenthood]] supporter.<ref>Multiple references:
*Berry, Susan (April 28, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/28/pro-life-advocate-appointed-assistant-secretary-hhs-public-affairs/ Donald Trump Appoints Pro-Life Advocate as Assistant Secretary of HHS for Public Affairs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
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*Berry, Susan (April 28, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/28/pro-life-advocate-appointed-assistant-secretary-hhs-public-affairs/ Donald Trump Appoints Pro-Life Advocate as Assistant Secretary of HHS for Public Affairs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
*Ertelt, Steve (April 28, 2017). [http://www.lifenews.com/2017/04/28/president-trump-named-pro-life-leader-to-key-hhs-post-replacing-a-planned-parenthood-activist/ President Trump Names Pro-Life Leader to Key HHS Post, Replacing a Planned Parenthood Activist]. ''LifeNews''. Retrieved May 30, 2017.</ref> The position did not require Senate confirmation.<ref>Pradhan, Rachana (May 28, 2017). [http://www.politico.com/story/2017/04/28/charmaine-yoest-assistant-secretary-of-public-affairs-hhs-237743 Trump names anti-abortion leader Yoest to top HHS post]. ''Politico''. Retrieved May 30, 2017.</ref> In late May, Trump appointed Shannon Royce, who formerly served in the [[Family Research Council]] and the Southern Baptists' Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, to the HHS Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Ertelt, Steve (April 28, 2017). [https://www.lifenews.com/2017/04/28/president-trump-named-pro-life-leader-to-key-hhs-post-replacing-a-planned-parenthood-activist/ President Trump Names Pro-Life Leader to Key HHS Post, Replacing a Planned Parenthood Activist]. ''LifeNews''. Retrieved May 30, 2017.</ref> The position did not require Senate confirmation.<ref>Pradhan, Rachana (May 28, 2017). [https://www.politico.com/story/2017/04/28/charmaine-yoest-assistant-secretary-of-public-affairs-hhs-237743 Trump names anti-abortion leader Yoest to top HHS post]. ''Politico''. Retrieved May 30, 2017.</ref> In late May, Trump appointed Shannon Royce, who formerly served in the [[Family Research Council]] and the Southern Baptists' Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, to the HHS Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*LaBarbera, Peter (May 23, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-appoints-pro-life-conservative-to-lead-faith-based-office Trump appoints pro-life conservative to lead faith-based office]. ''LifeSite News''. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
 
*LaBarbera, Peter (May 23, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-appoints-pro-life-conservative-to-lead-faith-based-office Trump appoints pro-life conservative to lead faith-based office]. ''LifeSite News''. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
 
*Roach, David (May 26, 2017). [http://bpnews.net/48941/royce-former-erlc-leader-joins-trump-admin Royce, former ERLC leader, joins Trump admin.] ''Baptist Press''. Retrieved May 30, 2017.</ref> Around May 1, 2017, President Trump appointed Teresa Manning, a pro-life advocate who worked for the [[Family Research Council]] and the National Right to Life, to be the HHS deputy assistant secretary for population affairs.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Roach, David (May 26, 2017). [http://bpnews.net/48941/royce-former-erlc-leader-joins-trump-admin Royce, former ERLC leader, joins Trump admin.] ''Baptist Press''. Retrieved May 30, 2017.</ref> Around May 1, 2017, President Trump appointed Teresa Manning, a pro-life advocate who worked for the [[Family Research Council]] and the National Right to Life, to be the HHS deputy assistant secretary for population affairs.<ref>Multiple references:
*Taylor, Sarah (May 1, 2017). [http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/05/01/pro-life-activist-teresa-manning-tapped-to-oversee-trump-family-planning-program/ Pro-life activist Teresa Manning tapped to oversee Trump family planning program]. ''The Blaze''. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
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*Taylor, Sarah (May 1, 2017). [https://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/05/01/pro-life-activist-teresa-manning-tapped-to-oversee-trump-family-planning-program/ Pro-life activist Teresa Manning tapped to oversee Trump family planning program]. ''The Blaze''. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
*Hellmann, Jessie (May 1, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/331371-trump-to-name-anti-abortion-advocate-to-lead-federal-family-planning Trump to name anti-abortion advocate to lead federal family planning programs]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
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*Hellmann, Jessie (May 1, 2017). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/331371-trump-to-name-anti-abortion-advocate-to-lead-federal-family-planning Trump to name anti-abortion advocate to lead federal family planning programs]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
*Eilperin, Juliet (May 2, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/05/01/trump-picks-antiabortion-activist-to-head-hhs-family-planning-program/ Trump picks antiabortion activist to head HHS family planning section]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved June 16, 2017.</ref>
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*Eilperin, Juliet (May 2, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/05/01/trump-picks-antiabortion-activist-to-head-hhs-family-planning-program/ Trump picks antiabortion activist to head HHS family planning section]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved June 16, 2017.</ref> In July 2017, President Trump appointed Bethany Kozma, a strong conservative activist<ref name="Hodges2017"/> who reportedly stated in March 2018 that the U.S. "is a pro-life country" at a private [[United Nations]] meeting,<ref>Multiple references:
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*Freiburger, Calvin (March 23, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-official-says-us-is-pro-life-country-at-united-nations Trump official says US is ‘pro-life country’ at United Nations]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
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*Sampathkumar, Mythili (March 22, 2018). [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/donald-trump-united-nations-womens-conference-pro-life-abortion-a8267691.html US politics Trump official says US is ‘pro-life country’ at closed-door UN meeting]. ''The Independent''. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
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*Ertelt, Steven (March 23, 2018). [https://www.lifenews.com/2018/03/23/trump-official-tells-united-nations-the-united-states-is-a-pro-life-country/ Trump Official Tells United Nations the “United States is a Pro-Life Country”]. ''LifeNews''. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
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*Anapol, Avery (April 17, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/383579-trump-officials-claimed-us-is-a-pro-life-nation-pushed-for-abstinence-based Trump official claimed US is a 'pro-life nation' in UN meeting: report]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 17, 2018.</ref> as Senior Adviser in the Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment division of [[United States Agency for International Development|USAID]].<ref name="Hodges2017">Hodges, Mark (July 6, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-picks-woman-who-opposes-transgender-bathrooms-to-gender-equality-post Trump appoints anti-transgender activist, stay-at-home mom as key advisor]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 23, 2018.</ref>
 
*May 15, 2017—The Trump Administration massively broadened the scope of the Mexico City Policy to restrict funding to any international health organization that performs or gives information about abortions, expanding the amount of money affected from $600,000 to nearly $9 billion.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*May 15, 2017—The Trump Administration massively broadened the scope of the Mexico City Policy to restrict funding to any international health organization that performs or gives information about abortions, expanding the amount of money affected from $600,000 to nearly $9 billion.<ref>Multiple references:
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/15/trump-expands-ban-on-funding-abortions-overseas.html Trump expands ban on funding abortions overseas]. ''Fox News''. May 15, 2017. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
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*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/15/trump-expands-ban-on-funding-abortions-overseas.html Trump expands ban on funding abortions overseas]. ''Fox News''. May 15, 2017. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
*Richardson, Bradford (May 15, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/15/mexico-city-policy-expansion-ends-abortion-aid-abr/ Trump cuts all health care aid to international groups performing or promoting abortion]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
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*Richardson, Bradford (May 15, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/15/mexico-city-policy-expansion-ends-abortion-aid-abr/ Trump cuts all health care aid to international groups performing or promoting abortion]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
*Berry, Dr. Susan (May 15, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/15/trump-administration-expands-pro-life-policy-to-ensure-no-taxpayer-funds-for-abortion-overseas/ Trump Administration Expands Pro-Life Policy to Ensure No Taxpayer Funds for Abortion Overseas]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 16, 2017.</ref>
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*Berry, Dr. Susan (May 15, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/15/trump-administration-expands-pro-life-policy-to-ensure-no-taxpayer-funds-for-abortion-overseas/ Trump Administration Expands Pro-Life Policy to Ensure No Taxpayer Funds for Abortion Overseas]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 16, 2017.
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*Torbati, Yeganeh (May 15, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/usa-trump-abortion-idUSL2N1II00H Trump administration vastly expands global anti-abortion policy]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 4, 2018.</ref>
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===Proclamations and commemorations, 2017===
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*October 1, 2017—Becoming the first president since [[Bill Clinton]] in 1993 to recognize Down Syndrome Awareness Month,<ref>Brown, Lauretta (October 4, 2017). [https://townhall.com/tipsheet/laurettabrown/2017/10/04/president-trump-is-first-president-in-over-a-decade-to-officially-recognize-down-syndrome-awareness-month-n2390748 President Trump Is the First President Since Clinton to Recognize Down Syndrome Awareness Month]. ''Townhall''. Retrieved October 3, 2018.</ref> President Trump issued a strongly pro-life statement.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Williams, Thomas D. (October 3, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/03/president-trump-stands-up-for-people-with-down-syndrome-no-excuse-to-discard-human-life/ President Trump Stands Up for People with Down Syndrome, No Excuse to ‘Discard Human Life’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
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*Chretien, Claire (October 3, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-too-many-people-still-see-down-syndrome-as-an-excuse-to-ignore-or-dis Trump: ‘too many people still see Down syndrome as an excuse to ignore or discard human life’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
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*Ertelt, Steven (October 3, 2017). [https://www.lifenews.com/2017/10/03/president-donald-trump-issues-pro-life-statement-celebrating-people-with-down-syndrome/ President Donald Trump Issues Pro-Life Statement Celebrating People With Down Syndrome]. ''LifeNews''. Retrieved October 3, 2018.</ref>
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*November 2017—President Trump proclaimed this month National Adoption Month, stating that "no child in America—born or unborn—is unwanted or unloved."<ref>Multiple references:
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*Chretien, Claire (November 8, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-adoption-means-no-child-in-america-born-or-unborn-is-unwanted Trump: Adoption means ‘no child in America, born or unborn, is unwanted’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
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*[https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2017-11-06/pdf/2017-24289.pdf Proclamation 9666 of October 31, 2017 -- National Adoption Month, 2017]. ''Federal Register''. November 6, 2017. Retrieved November 3, 2018.</ref>
  
 
===Other achievements, 2017===
 
===Other achievements, 2017===
 
While the following achievements were not official United States government policy actions by the Trump Administration, they were closely related to the Trump Administration and its policies:
 
While the following achievements were not official United States government policy actions by the Trump Administration, they were closely related to the Trump Administration and its policies:
  
*January 27, 2017—Vice President [[Mike Pence]] became the first vice president in United States history to speak at the annual [[March for Life]] march in Washington D.C.<ref>Sells, Heather (January 27, 2017). [http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/politics/2017/january/trump-administration-rallies-behind-march-for-life VP Mike Pence Making History at the March for Life]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved January 27, 2017.</ref><ref>Hickey, Jennifer (January 27, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/01/27/massive-attendance-at-march-for-life-could-extend-crowd-size-chatter.html 'Life is winning': Pence fired up March for Life crowd]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 27, 2017.</ref> Additionally, Trump senior advisor [[Kellyanne Conway]] also spoke at the event, and Trump himself strongly expressed his support for the march.<ref>Nelson, Louis (January 27, 2017). [http://www.politico.com/story/2017/01/march-for-life-2017-trump-supports-234267 Trump: March for Life demonstrators 'have my full support']. ''Politico''. Retrieved January 27, 2017.</ref><ref>Bilger, Micaiah (January 27, 2017). [http://www.lifenews.com/2017/01/27/president-donald-trump-tweets-march-for-life-you-have-my-full-support/ President Donald Trump Tweets March for Life: “You Have My Full Support!]. ''LifeNews.com''. Retrieved January 27, 2017.</ref>
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*January 27, 2017—Vice President [[Mike Pence]] became the first vice president in United States history to speak at the annual [[March for Life]] march in Washington D.C.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Sells, Heather (January 27, 2017). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/politics/2017/january/trump-administration-rallies-behind-march-for-life VP Mike Pence Making History at the March for Life]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
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*Hickey, Jennifer (January 27, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/01/27/massive-attendance-at-march-for-life-could-extend-crowd-size-chatter.html 'Life is winning': Pence fired up March for Life crowd]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
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*Shaw, Lisa (January 28, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/faith-and-morals/item/25257-annual-march-for-life-in-washington-d-c-energized-by-pro-life-administration Annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. Energized by Pro-Life Administration]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.</ref> Additionally, Trump senior advisor [[Kellyanne Conway]] also spoke at the event, and Trump himself strongly expressed his support for the march.<ref>Nelson, Louis (January 27, 2017). [https://www.politico.com/story/2017/01/march-for-life-2017-trump-supports-234267 Trump: March for Life demonstrators 'have my full support']. ''Politico''. Retrieved January 27, 2017.</ref><ref>Bilger, Micaiah (January 27, 2017). [https://www.lifenews.com/2017/01/27/president-donald-trump-tweets-march-for-life-you-have-my-full-support/ President Donald Trump Tweets March for Life: “You Have My Full Support!]. ''LifeNews.com''. Retrieved January 27, 2017.</ref>
  
 
==2018==
 
==2018==
As in the previous year, not only did President Trump speak strongly against abortion, but he made substantial pro-life policy moves on the issue.<ref>Peters, Jeremy W. (January 19, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/19/us/politics/trump-anti-abortion-marchers.html Trump Tells Anti-Abortion Marchers ‘We Are With You All the Way’ and Shows It]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved January 20, 2018.</ref>
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As in the previous year, not only did President Trump speak strongly against abortion, but he made substantial pro-life policy moves on the issue.<ref name="HHSadvocate"/><ref>Multiple references:
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*Peters, Jeremy W. (January 19, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/19/us/politics/trump-anti-abortion-marchers.html Trump Tells Anti-Abortion Marchers ‘We Are With You All the Way’ and Shows It]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
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*Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo; Crary, David (May 30, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/0a165e54c0a94600871539472ba82ba1/Trump-remaking-federal-policy-on-women's-reproductive-health Trump remaking federal policy on women’s reproductive health]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
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*[https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-releases-fact-sheet-showing-his-pro-life-accomplishments Trump releases fact sheet showing his pro-life accomplishments]. ''LifeSiteNews''. January 23, 2018. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
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*Freiburger, Calvin (October 17, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/new-video-details-trumps-top-pro-life-achievements-ahead-of-midterm-electio New video details Trump’s top pro-life achievements, ahead of midterm elections]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
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*Freiburger, Calvin (June 29, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-we-all-have-a-duty-to-defend-the-most-basic-and-fundamental-human-rig Trump vows to protect ‘lives of every American, including the unborn’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 29, 2018.</ref> Despite these achievements, officials at the State Department and USAID worked to undermine the Trump Administration's pro-life policies.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Gennarini, Stefano (October 15, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/state-department-resists-trumps-efforts-to-crack-down-on-us-funded-foreign State Department resists Trump’s efforts to crack down on US-funded foreign abortions]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). Retrieved October 16, 2018.
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*Yoshihara, Susan (October 19, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/usaid-undermining-president-trumps-pro-life-policies-funding-abortion-group USAID undermining President Trump’s pro-life policies, funding abortion groups]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). Retrieved October 19, 2018.
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*Yoshihara, Susan (November 8, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/leakers-seek-to-gut-trump-admins-pro-life-foreign-policy Leakers seek to gut Trump admin’s pro-life foreign policy]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
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*[https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/deep-state-bureaucrats-undermining-trumps-agenda-at-the-united-nations Deep State bureaucrats undermining Trump’s agenda at the United Nations]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). January 4, 2019. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
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*Ruse, Austin (June 14, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/former-state-dept-employee-calls-us-pro-life-negotiating-at-un-bad-faith Former State Dept employee calls US pro-life negotiating at UN ‘bad faith’]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). Retrieved June 14, 2019.
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*Gennarini, Stefano (December 27, 2018). [https://c-fam.org/friday_fax/five-worst-moments-year-2018-life-family-un/ Five Worst Moments of the Year 2018 for Life and Family at the UN]. ''C-Fam''. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
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*DBean (February 5, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/this-is-how-the-state-department-purges-trumps-conservative-political-appoi This is how the State Department purges Trump’s conservative political appointees]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 5, 2019.</ref>
  
 
===Executive actions, 2018===
 
===Executive actions, 2018===
*January 19, 2018—The [[United States Department of Health and Human Services]] made several [[pro-life]] actions, rescinding a 2016 Obama Administration guidance that made it harder for states to defund [[Planned Parenthood]], and it began the process of enacting a regulation to require healthcare providers to follow laws that protect workers' from being forced to perform services, such as abortions, that violate their consciences.<ref>Multiple references:
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*January 19, 2018—The [[United States Department of Health and Human Services]] made several [[pro-life]] actions, rescinding a 2016 Obama Administration guidance that made it harder for states to defund [[Planned Parenthood]], and it began the process of enacting a regulation to require healthcare providers to follow laws that protect workers' from being forced to perform services, such as abortions, that violate their consciences.<ref name="HHSadvocate">Shellnutt, Kate (January 19, 2018). [http://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2018/january/trump-hhs-planned-parenthood-funding-pro-life-conscience.html It’s Official: Trump Turns HHS from Pro-Life Antagonist to Advocate]. ''Christianity Today''. Retrieved January 20, 2018.</ref><ref>Multiple references:
 
*Hoffman, Matthew Cullinan (January 19, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-trump-rescinds-obama-warning-to-states-that-cut-funds-to-planned-p Trump rescinds Obama warning to states that cut funds to Planned Parenthood]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
 
*Hoffman, Matthew Cullinan (January 19, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-trump-rescinds-obama-warning-to-states-that-cut-funds-to-planned-p Trump rescinds Obama warning to states that cut funds to Planned Parenthood]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
*Hellmann, Jessie (January 19, 2018). [http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/369723-trump-administration-rescinds-guidance-protecting-planned-parenthoods Trump administration rescinds Obama guidance on defunding Planned Parenthood]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
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*Hellmann, Jessie (January 19, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/369723-trump-administration-rescinds-guidance-protecting-planned-parenthoods Trump administration rescinds Obama guidance on defunding Planned Parenthood]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
*Betz, Bradford (January 20, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/20/trump-administration-to-revoke-obama-era-policy-for-abortion-providers.html Trump administration to revoke Obama-era policy for abortion providers]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
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*Betz, Bradford (January 20, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/20/trump-administration-to-revoke-obama-era-policy-for-abortion-providers.html Trump administration to revoke Obama-era policy for abortion providers]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
*Shellnutt, Kate (January 19, 2018). [http://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2018/january/trump-hhs-planned-parenthood-funding-pro-life-conscience.html It’s Official: Trump Turns HHS from Pro-Life Antagonist to Advocate]. ''Christianity Today''. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
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*Howell, Tom (January 19, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/19/hhs-announces-pro-life-moves-ahead-march-life/ HHS announces pro-life moves amid March for Life]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
 
*Howell, Tom (January 19, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/19/hhs-announces-pro-life-moves-ahead-march-life/ HHS announces pro-life moves amid March for Life]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
 
*Abutaleb, Yasmeen; Humer, Caroline (January 19, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-healthcare-religion/u-s-health-agency-revokes-obama-era-planned-parenthood-protection-idUSKBN1F820T U.S. health agency revokes Obama-era Planned Parenthood protection]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
 
*Abutaleb, Yasmeen; Humer, Caroline (January 19, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-healthcare-religion/u-s-health-agency-revokes-obama-era-planned-parenthood-protection-idUSKBN1F820T U.S. health agency revokes Obama-era Planned Parenthood protection]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
 
*Bailey, Sarah Pulliam; Cha, Ariana Eunjung; Eilperin, Juliet (January 19, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2018/01/19/hhs-releases-new-rule-on-health-workers-religious-moral-objections/ HHS releases new rule on health workers' religious, moral objections]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved January 20, 2018.</ref>
 
*Bailey, Sarah Pulliam; Cha, Ariana Eunjung; Eilperin, Juliet (January 19, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2018/01/19/hhs-releases-new-rule-on-health-workers-religious-moral-objections/ HHS releases new rule on health workers' religious, moral objections]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved January 20, 2018.</ref>
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*February 23, 2018—The HHS changed its Title X family planning grants to promote conservative priorities, which included not allowing the grants to be used for abortions,<ref>Multiple references:
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*Berry, Susan (February 23, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/23/trump-administration-announces-260-million-in-family-planning-grants-to-programs-that-do-not-perform-abortions/ Trump Administration Announces $260 Million in Family Planning Grants to Programs that Do Not Perform Abortions]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
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*Brown, Lauretta (February 26, 2018). [https://townhall.com/tipsheet/laurettabrown/2018/02/26/trump-admin-rolls-out-new-priorities-for-title-x-family-planning-grants-n2454591 Trump Admin Rolls Out New Priorities for Title X Family Planning Grants]. ''Townhall''. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
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*Hackman, Michelle (February 23, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-cuts-funding-for-title-x-family-planning-program-1519433036 Trump’s Family-Planning Program to Prioritize Faith-Based Clinics]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved March 4, 2018.</ref> even though the HHS did not disallow [[Planned Parenthood]] from applying.<ref>Hellmann, Jessie (February 23, 2018). [https://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/375363-planned-parenthood-wont-be-barred-from-applying-for-family-planning-funds Planned Parenthood won't be barred from applying for family planning funds]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 4, 2018.</ref>
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*By April 2018, the HHS's Office of Refugee Resettlement had become an active force for pro-life policies.<ref>Peters, Jeremy W. (April 5, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/05/us/politics/refugee-office-abortion-trump.html Under Trump, an Office Meant to Help Refugees Enters the Abortion Wars]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved April 5, 2018.</ref>
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*April 9, 2018—The HHS released an ObamaCare rule that exempted pro-life Americans from the [[individual mandate]] penalty for not buying healthcare plans if the only plans available covered abortion.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Popik, Jennifer (April 13, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-pro-lifers-can-avoid-obamacare-penalty-for-2018 Trump: Pro-lifers can avoid Obamacare penalty for 2018]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
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*Bilger, Micaiah (April 10, 2018). [https://www.lifenews.com/2018/04/10/trump-admin-protects-pro-life-americans-forced-to-buy-pro-abortion-insurance-under-obamacare/ Trump Admin Protects Pro-Life Americans Forced to Buy Pro-Abortion Insurance Under Obamacare]. ''LifeNews''. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
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*King, Robert (April 9, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/americans-get-more-ways-to-avoid-obamacare-penalty Americans get more ways to avoid Obamacare penalty]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
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*Howell, Tom (April 9, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/9/obamacare-penalty-carve-outs-expanded-trump-admini/ Trump administration expands Obamacare penalty carve-outs]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
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*Sullivan, Peter (April 9, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/382364-trump-officials-create-new-exemptions-to-obamacare-mandate Trump officials create new exemptions to ObamaCare mandate]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 10, 2018.</ref>
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*April 20, 2018—The Trump Administration ended the Obama-era policy of listing abortion as a "human right" in the State Department's annual human rights report, and it added a section on [[population control]].<ref>Multiple references:
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*Freiburger, Calvin (April 24, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-administration-declares-abortion-is-not-a-human-right Trump administration declares abortion is ‘not a human right’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
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*Berry, Susan (May 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/02/state-department-drops-reproductive-rights-list-human-rights/ State Department Drops ‘Reproductive Rights’ from List of Human Rights]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
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*Heretik, Jack (April 20, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/state-department-releases-annual-human-rights-report-says-abortion-isnt-human-right-international-law/ State Department Releases Annual Human Rights Report, Says Abortion Isn’t ‘Human Right Under International Law’]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
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*Arter, Melanie (April 20, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/melanie-arter/state-dept-official-abortion-not-human-right State Dept. Official: Abortion Is Not a Human Right]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
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*Gehrke, Joel (April 20, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/foreign/state-department-abortion-is-not-a-human-right State Department: Abortion ‘is not a human right’]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
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*Morello, Carol (April 20, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/state-department-strikes-reproductive-rights-occupied-territories-from-annual-report/2018/04/20/46ef0874-44a6-11e8-ad8f-27a8c409298b_story.html State Department strikes reproductive rights, ‘Occupied Territories’ from human rights report]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
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*Zeal, Cillian (April 22, 2018). [https://www.westernjournal.com/ct/trump-state-dept-abortion-announcement/ Trump State Dept. Just Issued Abortion Announcement We’ve Been Waiting For]. ''Conservative Tribune''. Retrieved April 28, 2018.</ref>
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*May 18, 2018—The Trump Administration began the process of enacting a federal regulation blocking the use of federal funds for clinics that provide or discuss abortion.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Howell, Tom; Boyer, Dave (May 18, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/18/trump-changes-title-x-target-planned-parenthood/ Trump presents plan for Title X changes to cut Planned Parenthood funding]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
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*Bohon, Dave (May 18, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/faith-and-morals/item/29084-trump-to-make-more-federal-cuts-to-planned-parenthood-abortion-providers Trump to Make More Federal Cuts to Planned Parenthood, Abortion Providers]. ''The New American''. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
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*Pappas, Alex (May 18, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/18/trump-takes-on-planned-parenthood-with-ban-on-abortion-counseling-at-federally-funded-clinics.html Trump takes on Planned Parenthood with ban on abortion counseling at federally funded clinics]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
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*Lehman, Charles Fain (May 18, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/trump-admin-announces-new-rule-may-defund-planned-parenthood/ Trump Admin Announces New Rule That May Defund Planned Parenthood]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
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*Hellmann, Jessie; Bowden, John (May 18, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/388267-trump-to-bring-back-ban-on-federally-funded-clinics-counseling-women-on Trump to ban federally funded clinics from giving abortion referrals]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
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*Rampton, Roberta (May 18, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-abortion/trump-proposes-taking-funds-away-from-abortion-providers-idUSKCN1IJ268 Trump proposes taking funds away from abortion providers]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
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*Armour, Stephanie (May 18, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-to-propose-denying-funds-to-clinics-that-refer-for-abortion-1526651330 Clinics That Provide On-Site Abortions Stand to Lose Millions Under New Plan]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
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*Berry, Susan (May 18, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/18/trump-administration-restrict-planned-parenthood-family-planning-funds/ Trump Administration to Restrict Planned Parenthood Family Planning Funds]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
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*Freiburger, Calvin (May 18, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-trump-to-ban-family-planning-funds-to-clinics-that-perform-or-refe Trump to ban ‘family planning’ funds to clinics that perform or refer for abortions]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 20, 2018.
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*Adams, Becket (May 22, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/trump-is-getting-the-government-out-of-the-bedroom Trump is getting the government out of the bedroom]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 25, 2018.</ref> On May 22, 2018, the HHS moved to implement the rule by making a formal proposal.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Hellmann, Jessie (May 22, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/388863-trump-announces-ban-on-federally-funded-clinics-giving-abortion Trump admin moves to ban federally funded clinics from giving abortion referrals]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
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*Radnofsky, Louise (May 22, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-to-advance-plan-to-restrict-funding-for-abortion-providers-1527028820 Trump Administration to Advance Plan to Restrict Funding for Abortion Providers]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
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*McMorris, Bill (May 23, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/trump-moves-forward-partial-planned-parenthood-defunding/ Trump Moves Forward on Partial Planned Parenthood Defunding]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
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*Berry, Susan (May 23, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/23/trump-administration-title-x-rule-requires-reports-child-sex-abuse/ Trump Administration Title X Rule Requires Reports of Child Sex Abuse]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
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*Schallhorn, Kaitlyn (May 23, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/23/do-trumps-plans-for-title-x-implement-gag-rule-look-at-proposal.html Do Trump's plans for Title X implement a 'gag rule'? A look at the proposal]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
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*Abbamonte, Jonathan (May 24, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/new-trump-admin-rule-could-slash-60-million-from-planned-parenthood-budget New Trump admin rule could slash $60 million from Planned Parenthood budget]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 24, 2018.</ref><ref name="HistoricRule">Boyer, Dave (May 22, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/22/trump-taxpayers-wont-be-forced-subsidize-abortions/ Trump says 'historic' rule change means taxpayers will no longer be forced to subsidize abortions]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 23, 2018.</ref> In August 2018, the Trump Administration moved to shorten the process to implement the new policy,<ref>Multiple references:
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*Freiburger, Calvin (August 30, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-admin-shortens-title-x-funding-period-to-defund-planned-parenthood-so Trump admin shortens Title X funding period to defund Planned Parenthood sooner]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 30, 2018.
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*Hellmann, Jessie (August 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/404195-trump-administration-shortens-family-planning-grants-to-planned-parenthood Trump administration shortens funding period for grants to Planned Parenthood, other groups]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 30, 2018.
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*Ertelt, Steven (August 29, 2018). [https://www.lifenews.com/2018/08/29/trump-admin-speeds-up-process-of-defunding-planned-parenthood-abortion-biz/ Trump Admin Speeds Up Process of Defunding Planned Parenthood Abortion Biz]. ''LifeNews''. Retrieved August 30, 2018.</ref> and it released the final rule for the policy in February 2019.<ref name="DefundFinal2019"/>
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*November 7, 2018—The Trump Administration finalized two rules allowing employers with religious objections to opt out of the ObamaCare contraceptive mandate and ensuring that taxpayer-funded health care subsidies would not be used to fund abortions.<ref name="Mandate2018">Multiple references:
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*Re, Gregg (November 7, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-neuters-obamacare-birth-control-coverage-mandate-with-limits-on-plans-covering-abortion Trump neuters ObamaCare birth control coverage mandate, tightens regulations on plans covering abortion]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
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*Berry, Susan (November 7, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/11/07/trump-admin-protects-objectors-to-obamacare-contraceptive-mandate/ Trump Admin Protects Objectors to Obamacare Contraceptive Mandate]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
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*Howell, Tom (November 8, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/nov/7/trump-carve-out-obamacare-contraception-mandate/ Trump admin finalizes sweeping carve-out from Obamacare contraception mandate]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
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*Freiburger, Calvin (November 8, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-admin-issues-rules-protecting-conscience-rights-against-abortion-cont Trump admin issues rules protecting conscience rights against abortion, contraception insurance]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
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*McMorris, Bill (November 8, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/trump-admin-shields-nuns-contraceptive-mandate/ Trump Admin Shields Nuns From Contraceptive Mandate]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
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*Leonard, Kimberly (November 7, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/trump-administration-rolls-back-obamacares-birth-control-rule Trump administration rolls back Obamacare's birth control rule]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
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*Israel, Melanie (November 8, 2018). [https://www.lifenews.com/2018/11/08/thank-you-president-trump-for-protecting-christians-from-having-to-fund-abortion-pills/ Thank You President Trump for Protecting Christians From Having to Fund Abortion Pills]. ''LifeNews''. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
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*Russell, Nicole (November 8, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/novel-idea-hhs-says-little-sisters-of-the-poor-dont-have-to-provide-birth-control Novel idea: HHS says Little Sisters of the Poor don't have to provide birth control]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
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*Dannenfelser, Marjorie (November 3, 2019). [https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/468744-finalize-the-rule-stopping-obamacares-hidden-abortion-surcharge Finalize the rule stopping ObamaCare's hidden abortion surcharge]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 3, 2019.</ref>
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*December 10, 2018—The [[National Institutes of Health]] announced it would give out $20 million in grants to look for alternatives to fetal tissue in medical research.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Berry, Susan (December 13, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/13/nih-20m-aborted-tissue-alternatives/ NIH to Spend $20M for Alternatives to Aborted Fetal Tissue for Research]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
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*Hellmann, Jessie (December 10, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/420649-nih-to-fund-research-into-fetal-tissue-alternatives NIH to fund research into fetal tissue alternatives]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
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*Leonard, Kimberly (December 10, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/trump-administration-aims-to-develop-replacements-for-fetal-tissue-in-research Trump administration aims to develop replacements for fetal tissue in research]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
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*Lucas, Fred (December 10, 2018). [https://www.dailysignal.com/2018/12/10/breaking-trump-administration-seeks-pro-life-pro-science-alternatives-to-fetal-tissue-research/ BREAKING: Trump Administration Seeks ‘Pro-Life, Pro-Science’ Alternatives to Fetal Tissue Research]. ''The Daily Signal''. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
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*Goldstein, Amy; Bernstein, Lenny (December 9, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/trump-administration-halts-study-that-was-using-fetal-tissue-to-discover-a-cure-for-hiv/2018/12/09/954fec2a-fbcd-11e8-83c0-b06139e540e5_story.html Trump administration halts study that would use fetal tissue ‘to discover a cure for HIV’]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
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*Berry, Susan (December 18, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/18/obama-appointed-nih-director-aborted-fetal-tissue-will-continue-to-be-the-mainstay-for-research/ Obama-Appointed NIH Director: Aborted Fetal Tissue Will ‘Continue to Be the Mainstay’ for Research]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 18, 2018.</ref>
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*The Trump Administration took a pro-life stance when dealing with international organizations. For example, in March 2018, a Trump Administration official reportedly stated that the U.S. "is a pro-life country" at a private [[United Nations]] meeting.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Freiburger, Calvin (March 23, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-official-says-us-is-pro-life-country-at-united-nations Trump official says US is ‘pro-life country’ at United Nations]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
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*Sampathkumar, Mythili (March 22, 2018). [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/donald-trump-united-nations-womens-conference-pro-life-abortion-a8267691.html US politics Trump official says US is ‘pro-life country’ at closed-door UN meeting]. ''The Independent''. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
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*Ertelt, Steven (March 23, 2018). [https://www.lifenews.com/2018/03/23/trump-official-tells-united-nations-the-united-states-is-a-pro-life-country/ Trump Official Tells United Nations the “United States is a Pro-Life Country”]. ''LifeNews''. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
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*Anapol, Avery (April 17, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/383579-trump-officials-claimed-us-is-a-pro-life-nation-pushed-for-abstinence-based Trump official claimed US is a 'pro-life nation' in UN meeting: report]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
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*Gennarini, Stefano (March 26, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/after-exhausting-battle-pro-life-nations-hold-the-line-at-un Trump admin helps pro-life nations hold the line at UN]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 26, 2018.</ref> In April 2018, the U.S. and African countries rejected a UN resolution because it included pro-abortion language while failing to include language upholding [[national sovereignty]],<ref>Gennarini, Stefano (April 20, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/us-african-nations-hold-the-line-on-abortion-at-un-foil-europeans US, African nations hold the line on abortion at UN]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 26, 2018.</ref> and in May 2018, the Trump Administration issued a pro-life statement criticizing the [[World Health Organization]] for promoting abortion.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Freiburger, Calvin (May 25, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-admin-tells-world-health-meeting-abortion-is-not-a-method-of-family-p Trump admin tells World Health meeting: abortion is not a ‘method of family planning’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
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*Ertelt, Steven (May 24, 2018). [https://www.lifenews.com/2018/05/24/trump-admin-tells-world-health-assembly-abortion-is-not-a-method-of-family-planning/ Trump Admin Tells World Health Assembly: “Abortion is Not a Method of Family Planning”]. ''LifeNews''. Retrieved May 26, 2018.</ref> At the [[G7]] summit in June 2018, the Trump Administration blocked [[Canada]] – the host country – from using the group's joint statement to promote abortion.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Oas, Rebecca (June 14, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/u.s.-slaps-down-abortion-language-at-g7-negotiations U.S. blocked Canada’s abortion agenda at G7 negotiations]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-FAM''). Retrieved June 14, 2018.
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*Tuns, Paul (July 18, 2018). [http://www.theinterim.com/issues/society-culture/trudeau-pushes-gender-agenda-at-g7-summit/ Trudeau pushes gender agenda at G7 summit]. ''The Interim''. Retrieved January 3, 2019.</ref> In November 2018, UN Ambassador [[Nikki Haley]] stated the U.S. would continue defending the unborn at the United Nations.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Williams, Thomas D. (November 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/health/2018/11/06/nikki-haley-says-u-s-will-continue-advocating-for-the-unborn-at-the-u-n/ Nikki Haley Says U.S. Will Continue Advocating for the Unborn at the U.N.] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
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*Rousselle, Christine (November 5, 2018). [https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/us-will-remain-committed-to-protecting-the-unborn-at-the-un-haley-says-17136 U.S. will remain committed to protecting the unborn at the U.N., Haley says] ''Catholic News Agency''. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
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*Ertelt, Steven (October 9, 2018). [https://www.lifenews.com/2018/10/09/pro-life-un-ambassador-nikki-haley-steps-down-oversaw-us-leaving-pro-abortion-un-group/ Pro-Life UN Ambassador Nikki Haley Steps Down, Oversaw US Leaving Pro-Abortion UN Group]. ''LifeNews''. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
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*Rojas, Rai (October 10, 2018). [https://www.lifenews.com/2018/10/10/un-ambassador-nikki-haley-was-unwaveringly-pro-life-took-on-abortion-at-the-united-nations/ UN Ambassador Nikki Haley Was Unwaveringly Pro-Life, Took on Abortion at the United Nations]. ''LifeNews''. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
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*Ruse, Austin (December 7, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/trumps-next-un-ambassador-must-be-more-prolife-than-nikki-haley Trump’s next UN ambassador must be more pro-life than Nikki Haley]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved December 7, 2018.</ref> The U.S. attempted to remove pro-abortion language and policies from UN documents.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Ruse, Austin (December 7, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/at-un-us-fights-uphill-battle-eliminating-pro-abortion-terms-from-policy At UN, US fights uphill battle eliminating pro-abortion terms from policy]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). Retrieved December 10, 2018.
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*Nichols, Michelle (December 17, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-un/u-s-isolated-at-u-n-over-its-concerns-about-abortion-refugees-idUSKBN1OG25Q U.S. isolated at U.N. over its concerns about abortion, refugees]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
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*Brown, Lauretta (December 17, 2018). [https://townhall.com/tipsheet/laurettabrown/2018/12/17/us-hungary-take-a-stand-against-the-promotion-of-the-abortion-at-the-united-nations-n2537619 US Takes a Stand Against Global Compact on Refugees, Promotion of Abortion at the United Nations]. ''Townhall''. Retrieved December 26, 2018.</ref>
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*President Trump continued making pro-life political appointments. For example, in June 2018, he appointed Dr. Diane Foley, a pro-life OB/GYN, to run the HHS's family planning program.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Berry, Susan (June 7, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/07/trump-hhs-family-planning-pick-is-a-pro-life-ob-gyn/ Trump HHS Family Planning Pick Is a Pro-Life OB/GYN]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
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*Bilger, Micaiah (June 6, 2018). [https://www.lifenews.com/2018/06/06/president-donald-trump-names-pro-life-doctor-as-head-of-nations-family-planning-program/ President Donald Trump Names Pro-Life Doctor as Head of Nation’s Family Planning Program]. ''LifeNews''. Retrieved June 11, 2018.</ref> In November 2018, President Trump appointed Dr. Maureen Condic, a pro-life neurobiologist to the National Science Board.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Freiburger, Calvin (November 21, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-appoints-pro-life-neurobiologist-maureen-condic-to-national-science-b Trump appoints pro-life neurobiologist to National Science Board, pro-abortion activists panic]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
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*Showalter, Brandon (November 22, 2018). [https://www.christianpost.com/news/trump-taps-pro-life-neuroscientist-for-national-science-board-post.html Trump taps pro-life neuroscientist for National Science Board post]. ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
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*Bilger, Micaiah (November 19, 2018). [https://www.lifenews.com/2018/11/19/president-trump-names-pro-life-neurobiology-professor-to-national-science-board/ President Trump Names Pro-Life Neurobiology Professor to National Science Board]. ''LifeNews''. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
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*Tanner, Courtney (November 19, 2018). [https://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2018/11/19/trump-named-university/ Trump named a University of Utah professor to his science board. Some worry her controversial view on fetal pain played into the decision.]. ''The Salt Lake Tribune''. Retrieved November 22, 2018.</ref>
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===Proclamations and commemorations, 2018===
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*January 22, 2018—President Trump proclaimed this day National Sanctity of Human Life Day.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Harper, Jennifer (January 22, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/22/donald-trump-proclaims-monday-as-national-sanctity/ Trump proclaims Monday as ‘National Sanctity of Human Life Day’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
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*Bourne, Lisa (January 22, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-declares-roe-v.-wade-abortion-anniversary-to-be-sanctity-of-human-lif Trump declares Roe v. Wade abortion anniversary to be ‘Sanctity of Human Life Day’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
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*Root, Kayla (January 22, 2018). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2018/january/we-cannot-let-this-shameful-history-repeat-trump-declares-national-sanctity-of-human-life-day 'We Cannot Let This Shameful History Repeat': Trump Declares National Sanctity of Human Life Day]. ''CBS News''. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
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*Shaw, Lisa (January 23, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/faith-and-morals/item/28115-trump-declares-national-sanctity-of-human-life-day-on-anniversary-of-roe-v-wade Trump Declares "National Sanctity of Human Life Day” on Anniversary of Roe v. Wade]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
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*Unruh, Bob (January 22, 2018). [https://www.wnd.com/2018/01/trump-honors-humanity-of-the-unborn/ Trump Honors 'Humanity of the Unborn']. ''WND''. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
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*[https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2018-01-25/pdf/2018-01551.pdf Proclamation 9691 of January 19, 2018 -- National Sanctity of Human Life Day, 2018]. ''Federal Register''. January 25, 2018. Retrieved January 25, 2018.</ref>
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*April 2018—When President Trump declared this month National Child Abuse Prevention Month, he included [[unborn]] children in his proclamation, stating that "they are endowed from conception with value, purpose, and human dignity."<ref>Multiple references:
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*[https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2018-04-03/pdf/2018-06922.pdf Proclamation 9714 of March 29, 2018 -- National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2018]. ''Federal Register''. April 3, 2018. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
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*Williams, Thomas D. (April 7, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/07/president-trump-children-endowed-human-dignity-conception/ Trump’s Pro-Life Credo: Children Are Endowed with Human Dignity ‘from Conception’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
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*Freiburger, Calvin (April 4, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-includes-preborn-in-child-abuse-prevention-month-declaration Trump includes preborn in ‘Child Abuse Prevention Month’ declaration]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
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*Bohon, Dave (April 11, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/faith-and-morals/item/28734-trump-battling-child-abuse-includes-protecting-pre-born-babies-from-abortion Trump: Battling Child Abuse Includes Protecting Pre-born Babies From Abortion]. ''The New American''. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
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*Dorman, Sam (April 5, 2018). [https://ijr.com/2018/04/1082323-trump-just-dropped-a-pro-life-message-in-a-proclamation-for-child-abuse-prevention-month/ Trump Just Dropped a Pro-Life Message in a Proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month]. ''Independent Journal Review''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
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*Bois, Paul (April 4, 2018). [https://www.dailywire.com/news/29062/trumps-pro-life-message-children-have-dignity-paul-bois Trump's Pro-Life Message: Children Have Dignity 'From Conception']. ''The Daily Wire''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
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*Sullenger, Cheryl (April 3, 2018). [https://www.lifenews.com/2018/04/03/president-donald-trump-children-are-blessings-from-our-creator-endowed-from-conception-with-human-dignity/ President Donald Trump: “Children are Blessings From Our Creator, Endowed From Conception With Human Dignity”]. ''LifeNews''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.</ref>
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*October 1, 2018—President Trump recognized Down Syndrome Awareness Month, issuing a pro-life statement that condemned Down syndrome-selective abortions.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Williams, Thomas D. (October 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/10/02/donald-trump-condemns-down-syndrome-selective-abortions/ Donald Trump Condemns Down Syndrome-Selective Abortions]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
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*Freiburger, Calvin (October 3, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/president-trump-affirms-right-to-life-of-downy-syndrome-babies-in-new-state President Trump affirms right to life of Down syndrome babies in powerful statement]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 3, 2018.</ref>
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*November 2018—President Trump proclaimed this month National Adoption Month, calling for adoption for children whether "born or unborn."<ref>Multiple references:
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*Freiburger, Calvin (November 3, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trumps-adoption-month-message-nation-grows-stronger-through-love-and-sacrif Trump encourages adoption: It ‘signals every child – born or unborn – is wanted and loved’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
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*Lucas, Fred (November 1, 2018). [https://www.dailysignal.com/2018/11/01/promoting-adoption-trump-affirms-human-life-for-born-and-unborn/ Promoting Adoption, Trump Affirms Human Life for ‘Born and Unborn’]. ''The Daily Signal''. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
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*Lucas, Fred (November 2, 2018). [https://www.lifenews.com/2018/11/02/president-trump-adoption-affirms-the-value-of-human-life-every-child-born-or-unborn-is-wanted-and-loved/ President Trump: “Adoption Affirms the Value of Human Life. Every Child, Born or Unborn, is Wanted and Loved”]. ''LifeNews''. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
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*[https://www.wnd.com/2018/11/white-house-statement-advances-trumps-pro-life-campaign/ White House statement advances Trump's pro-life campaign]. ''WND''. November 4, 2018. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
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*[https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/trump-declares-national-adoption-month-says-every-child-is-wanted-80526 Trump declares National Adoption Month, says ‘every child is wanted’]. ''Catholic News Agency''. November 4, 2018. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
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*[https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2018-11-06/pdf/2018-24359.pdf Proclamation 9815 of October 31, 2018 -- National Adoption Month, 2018]. ''Federal Register''. October 31, 2018. Retrieved November 6, 2018.</ref>
  
 
===Other achievements, 2018===
 
===Other achievements, 2018===
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While the following achievements were not official United States government policy actions by the Trump Administration, they were closely related to the Trump Administration and its policies:
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*January 19, 2018—President Trump became the first incumbent U.S. president to speak to the March for Life via live video feed, speaking strongly against abortion.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*January 19, 2018—President Trump became the first incumbent U.S. president to speak to the March for Life via live video feed, speaking strongly against abortion.<ref>Multiple references:
*Pappas, Alex (January 19, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/19/at-march-for-life-rally-trump-says-late-term-abortions-are-wrong-and-must-change.html At March for Life rally, Trump says late-term abortions are ‘wrong’ and must ‘change’]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
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*Pappas, Alex (January 19, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/19/at-march-for-life-rally-trump-says-late-term-abortions-are-wrong-and-must-change.html At March for Life rally, Trump says late-term abortions are ‘wrong’ and must ‘change’]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
 
*Boyer, Dave (January 19, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/19/trump-addresses-march-life-movement-love/ Trump addresses March for Life ‘movement of love’ in Washington]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
 
*Boyer, Dave (January 19, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/19/trump-addresses-march-life-movement-love/ Trump addresses March for Life ‘movement of love’ in Washington]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
*Spiering, Charlie (January 19, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/19/trump-speaks-march-life-life-greatest-miracle/ Donald Trump Speaks at March for Life: ‘Life Is the Greatest Miracle of All’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
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*Spiering, Charlie (January 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/19/trump-speaks-march-life-life-greatest-miracle/ Donald Trump Speaks at March for Life: ‘Life Is the Greatest Miracle of All’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
*Beck, Conor (January 19, 2018). [http://freebeacon.com/issues/trump-addresses-march-for-life-rally/ Trump Addresses March for Life, Says It’s a ‘Movement Born Out of Love’]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
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*Beck, Conor (January 19, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/trump-addresses-march-for-life-rally/ Trump Addresses March for Life, Says It’s a ‘Movement Born Out of Love’]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
 
*Block, Deborah (January 19, 2018). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-march-for-life/4214992.html At Pro-life March, President Calls for Anti-abortion Measures]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
 
*Block, Deborah (January 19, 2018). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-march-for-life/4214992.html At Pro-life March, President Calls for Anti-abortion Measures]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
 
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*Simpson, Ian (January 19, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-abortion/trump-decries-permissive-u-s-abortion-laws-at-rally-idUSKBN1F814H Trump decries 'permissive' U.S. abortion laws at rally]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
 
*Simpson, Ian (January 19, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-abortion/trump-decries-permissive-u-s-abortion-laws-at-rally-idUSKBN1F814H Trump decries 'permissive' U.S. abortion laws at rally]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
 
*Kennedy, Ben (January 19, 2018). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/politics/2018/january/every-child-is-a-precious-gift-from-god-trump-addresses-march-for-life 'Every Child is a Precious Gift from God': Trump Addresses March for Life]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved January 19, 2018.</ref>
 
*Kennedy, Ben (January 19, 2018). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/politics/2018/january/every-child-is-a-precious-gift-from-god-trump-addresses-march-for-life 'Every Child is a Precious Gift from God': Trump Addresses March for Life]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved January 19, 2018.</ref>
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*May 22, 2018—President Trump spoke at the [[Susan B. Anthony List]]'s annual gala and gave a strong pro-life speech.<ref name="HistoricRule"/><ref>Multiple references:
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*Richardson, Matt (May 22, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/22/trump-speaking-at-pro-life-gala-urges-supporters-to-vote-for-life-gop.html Trump, speaking at pro-life gala, urges supporters to vote 'for life,' GOP]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
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*Spiering, Charlie (May 22, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/22/donald-trump-at-susan-b-anthony-list-gala-i-have-kept-my-promise-to-stand-for-life/ Donald Trump at Susan B. Anthony List Gala: I Have Kept My Promise to Stand for Life]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
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*Freiburger, Calvin (May 22, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/life-is-the-true-source-of-americas-greatness-president-trump-tells-pro-lif Life is the ‘true source of America’s greatness,’ President Trump tells pro-life gala]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 23, 2018.</ref>
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==2019==
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President Trump continued promoting pro-life policies as the [[Democratic Party]] became increasingly pro-abortion.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Ross, Kimberly (February 26, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/even-trumps-conservative-critics-should-praise-his-pro-life-actions Even Trump's conservative critics should praise his pro-life actions]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
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*Vondracek, Christopher (April 23, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/apr/23/catholics-applaud-president-trump-hit-birth-contro/ Catholics applaud President Trump, hit birth control at prayer breakfast]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
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*Bourne, Lisa (April 24, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-himself-pushed-to-condemn-abortion-in-state-of-the-union-wh-chief-of-staff Trump himself pushed to condemn abortion in State of the Union: WH Chief of Staff]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
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*Tobias, Carol (June 19, 2019). [https://www.lifenews.com/2019/06/19/president-trump-promised-hed-be-a-pro-life-president-and-hes-kept-his-word/ President Trump Promised He’d be a Pro-Life President, And He’s Kept His Word]. ''LifeNews''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*Tackett, Michael (May 16, 2019). [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/16/us/politics/trump-abortion-evangelicals-2020.html Trump Fulfills His Promises on Abortion, and to Evangelicals]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
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*Williams, Thomas D. (October 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/15/life-leader-president-trump-is-delivering-substantial-pro-life-victories/ Life Leader: President Trump Is ‘Delivering Substantial Pro-Life Victories’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
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*Bilger, Micaiah (March 29, 2019). [https://www.lifenews.com/2019/03/29/president-donald-trump-democrats-are-the-party-of-abortion-right-up-until-the-moment-of-birth/ President Donald Trump: “Democrats are The Party of Abortion Right Up Until the Moment of Birth”]. ''LifeNews''. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
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*Pradhan, Rachana; Ollstein, Alice Miranda (May 20, 2019). [https://www.politico.com/story/2019/05/20/mike-pence-health-care-1331705 How Mike Pence's 'Indiana mafia' took over health care policy]. ''Politico''. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
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*Abutaleb, Yasmeen; Tanfani, Joseph (May 30, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-pence-hhs/ As Trump rewrites public health rules, Pence sees conservative agenda born again]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
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*Laurence, Lianne (May 30, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/watch-vp-pence-tells-trudeau-that-trump-admin-will-always-stand-up-for-sanctity-of-life WATCH: VP Pence tells Trudeau that Trump admin will ‘always stand’ for sanctity of life]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
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*Hadro, Matt (August 2, 2019). [http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/pro-life-leaders-applaud-budget-deal-judicial-nominees Pro-Life Leaders Applaud Budget Deal, Judicial Nominees]. ''National Catholic Register''. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
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*Phuong, Zenny (September 27, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/health/2019/09/27/watch-pregnancy-health-clinic-president-donald-trump-stands-for-life-of-the-unborn/ Watch: Pregnancy Health Clinic President: Donald Trump Stands for ‘Life of the Unborn’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
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*Kokx, Stephen (September 30, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/president-trump-most-pro-life-president-weve-ever-had-catholic-priest President Trump ‘most pro-life president we’ve ever had’: Catholic priest]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved September 30, 2019.
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*Lovelace, Ryan (October 24, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/oct/24/marjorie-dannenfelser-susan-b-anthony-list-lead-fi/ 'We're at this peak moment': Rising pro-life movement fights to expand gains under Trump]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
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*[https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/president-trump-is-going-gangbusters-on-life-jill-stanek-says President Trump is going ‘gangbusters’ on pro-life: Former nurse Jill Stanek]. ''LifeSiteNews''. November 1, 2019. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
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Opposing point of view from conservatives:
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*Everson, Ryan (July 16, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/trump-is-no-pro-life-hero Trump is no pro-life hero]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 16, 2019.</ref> Because of the Trump Administration's Title X grant reforms, federal government funding of Planned Parenthood fell significantly.<ref>Richardson, Valerie (April 2, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/apr/2/planned-parenthood-funding-squeezed-title-x-aborti/ Trump administration puts squeeze on Planned Parenthood with Title X abortion reforms]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 3, 2019.<br>See also:
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*Mosley, Patrina (April 15, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/op-eds/new-competition-for-title-x-funds-means-women-no-longer-have-to-go-to-abortion-clinics-for-healthcare New competition for Title X funds means women no longer have to go to abortion clinics for healthcare]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved April 15, 2019.</ref> The administration also worked to improve rural pregnancy care.<ref>Fiano-Chesser, Cassy (September 17, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/trumps-health-department-will-send-9m-to-3-states-to-improve-rural-pregnancy-care Trump’s health department will send $9M to 3 states to improve rural pregnancy care]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''Live Action News''). Retrieved September 17, 2019.</ref>
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===Executive actions, 2019===
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*The Trump Administration continued taking a pro-life stance when dealing with international organizations.<ref>Oas, Rebecca (February 8, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/war-of-words-world-health-organization-sneaks-pro-abortion-language-into-re War of words: World Health Organization sneaks pro-abortion language into resolutions]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 9, 2019.<br>Other examples, including internal and external opposition to the administration's pro-life policies:
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*Yoshihara, Susan (August 16, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/trumps-new-un-ambassador-must-control-rogue-diplomats-and-promote-life Trump’s new UN ambassador must control rogue diplomats and promote life]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). Retrieved August 16, 2019.
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*Araújo, Guilherme Ferreira (September 24, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/the-organization-of-american-states-is-pushing-pro-abortion-socialism-heres-how-trump-can-stop-it The Organization of American States is pushing pro-abortion socialism. Here’s how Trump can stop it]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
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*Yoshihara, Susan (October 25, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/after-deep-state-attacks-us-diplomat-with-powerful-pro-life-record-resigns After Deep State attacks, US top diplomat with powerful pro-life record resigns]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). Retrieved October 25, 2019.</ref> On April 23, 2019, the U.S. successfully got the UN to remove pro-abortion language from a sexual violence resolution.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Freiburger, Calvin (April 24, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-administration-gets-pro-abortion-euphemism-removed-from-united-nations-anti-rape-resolution Trump admin gets pro-abortion language removed from UN anti-rape resolution]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
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*Berry, Susan (April 25, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/04/25/u-n-removes-abortion-language-from-resolution-on-rape-after-trump-admin-threatens-veto/ U.N. Removes Abortion Language from Resolution on Rape After Trump Admin Threatens Veto]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
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*Frazin, Rachel (April 23, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/un-treaties/440256-un-passes-watered-down-resolution-on-rape-as-weapon-of-war UN passes sexual violence resolution after reported US veto threat]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
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*Nichols, Michelle (April 23, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-war-rape-usa/bowing-to-u-s-demands-u-n-waters-down-resolution-on-sexual-violence-in-conflict-idUSKCN1RZ27T Bowing to U.S. demands, U.N. waters down resolution on sexual violence in conflict]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
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*Ford, Liz (April 23, 2019). [https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2019/apr/23/un-resolution-passes-trump-us-veto-threat-abortion-language-removed UN waters down rape resolution to appease US's hardline abortion stance]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
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*Ahmari, Sohrab (April 24, 2019). [https://nypost.com/2019/04/24/team-trump-didnt-try-to-stop-un-from-cracking-down-on-wartime-rapists/ Team Trump didn’t try to stop UN from cracking down on wartime rapists]. ''New York Post''. Retrieved April 24, 2019.</ref> It also lobbied other countries to support pro-life policies.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Gennarini, Stefano (August 23, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-admin-launches-unprecedented-pro-life-effort-at-un-to-fight-pro-abortion-eu Trump admin launches ‘unprecedented’ pro-life effort at UN to fight pro-abortion EU]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). August 23, 2019. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
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*Berry, Susan (August 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/08/28/trump-admin-standing-against-un-pro-abortion-agenda/ Trump Administration Praised for Standing Against U.N. Pro-Abortion Agenda]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
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*Lynch, Colum (September 18, 2019). [https://foreignpolicy.com/2019/09/18/trump-administration-steps-up-war-on-reproductive-rights/ Trump Administration Steps Up War on Reproductive Rights]. ''Foreign Policy''. Retrieved September 18, 2019.</ref> On September 23, 2019, the U.S. and eighteen other pro-life nations released a joint statement at the [[United Nations General Assembly]] stating that no international right to an abortion exists and calling on the UN to remove mentions of "reproductive health" from its documents.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Berry, Susan (September 24, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/09/24/trump-administration-to-u-n-no-international-right-to-abortion/ Trump Administration to U.N.: No ‘International Right to Abortion’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
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*Laurence, Lianne (September 23, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/us-18-other-nations-tell-un-there-is-no-international-right-to-an-abortion US, 18 other nations tell UN: ‘There is no international right to an abortion’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
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*Gennarini, Stefano (September 27, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-admin-doubles-down-at-un-there-is-no-international-right-to-abortion Trump admin doubles down at UN: ‘There is no international right to abortion’]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). Retrieved September 28, 2019.
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*Budryk, Zack (September 23, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/462684-trump-administration-pushes-un-to-drop-mentions-of-reproductive-health-from Trump administration pushes UN to drop mentions of reproductive health from official documents]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
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*McCammon, Sarah (September 23, 2019). [https://www.npr.org/2019/09/23/763496171/at-u-n-trump-administration-professes-no-international-right-to-an-abortion At U.N., Trump Administration Professes 'No International Right To An Abortion']. ''NPR''. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
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*Howard, Jacqueline (September 23, 2019). [https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/23/health/alex-azar-united-nations-universal-health-coverage-bn/index.html Trump administration pushes UN to drop mentions of reproductive health from official documents]. ''CNN''. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
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*Dumas, Breck (September 23, 2019). [https://www.theblaze.com/news/trump-administration-urges-un-to-drop-pro-abortion-language Trump administration urges UN to drop pro-abortion language]. ''The Blaze''. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
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*Barrett, James (September 23, 2019). [https://www.dailywire.com/news/52123/leaked-letter-trump-admin-working-build-coalition-james-barrett Trump Admin Working To Build Coalition In U.N. To ‘Protect The Unborn’ [Updates]]. ''The Daily Wire''. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
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*DeSanctis, Alexandra (September 25, 2019). [https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/09/trump-administration-asks-united-nations-to-stop-promoting-abortion/ Trump Administration Asks United Nations to Stop Promoting Abortion]. ''National Review''. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
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*Cha, Ariana Eunjung (September 24, 2019). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2019/09/24/us-joins-nations-including-saudi-arabia-russia-there-is-no-international-right-an-abortion/ U.S. joins 19 nations, including Saudi Arabia and Russia: ‘There is no international right to an abortion’]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
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*Perano, Ursula (September 23, 2019). [https://www.axios.com/unga-reproductive-rights-abortion-azar-hhs-f929ea6e-359f-48e1-ba91-a31607d50077.html U.S. urges UN to omit reproductive health terms from policies]. ''Axios''. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
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*Fitzgerald, Sandy (September 23, 2019). [https://www.newsmax.com/politics/trump-abortion-un-general/2019/09/23/id/933924/ Trump Administration to UN: No 'International Right' to Abortion]. ''Newsmax''. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
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*McGhee, Kaylee (September 24, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/the-trump-administration-puts-a-stop-to-the-united-nations-pro-choice-propaganda The Trump administration puts a stop to the UN's pro-choice propaganda]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 26, 2019.
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*Nichols, Michelle (October 29, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-women-rights-usa-un/u-s-pitted-against-britain-france-south-africa-others-at-u-n-over-abortion-idUSKBN1X829K U.S. pitted against Britain, France, South Africa, others at U.N. over abortion]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 29, 2019.</ref> In 2019, the Trump Administration succeeded in keeping abortion language out of a UN Security Council resolution on women in conflicts.<ref>Yoshihara, Susan (November 5, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-admin-torpedoes-abortion-language-for-second-year-at-un-security-council Trump admin torpedoes abortion language for second year at UN Security Council]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). Retrieved November 5, 2019.</ref> On November 14, 2019, the U.S. and ten other countries condemned a pro-abortion UN conference.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Laurence, Lianne (November 15, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/10-countries-join-us-to-slam-illegitimate-pro-abortion-un-conference 10 countries join US to slam ‘illegitimate’ pro-abortion UN conference]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
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*Bhalla, Nita (November 14, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-global-women-abortion-trfn/u-s-raps-global-health-summit-over-abortion-sex-education-idUSKBN1XO2PW U.S. raps global health summit over abortion, sex education]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
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*Merelli, Annalisa (November 14, 2019). [https://qz.com/1743640/us-abortion-politics-are-affecting-global-reproductive-health/ The American anti-abortion movement is reverberating abroad]. ''Quartz''. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
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*Okiror, Samuel; Ford, Liz (November 14, 2019). [https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2019/nov/14/us-will-not-support-abortion-even-in-cases-of-rape-says-senior-official Family planning schemes must offer options other than abortion, says US]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
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*Smith, Chris (November 11, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/abortion-extremists-hijack-the-u-n-11573515822 Abortion Extremists Hijack the U.N.] ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved November 15, 2019.</ref>
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*February 22, 2019—The Trump Administration released its final rule for a policy, announced in May 2018, to defund any clinic that either provides abortions or refers people to abortion clinics, something that would reduce Planned Parenthood funding by about $60 million.<ref name="DefundFinal2019">Multiple references:
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*Shaw, Adam (February 22, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-administration-to-ban-abortion-referrals-by-taxpayer-funded-family-planning-clinics Trump administration to ban abortion referrals by taxpayer-funded family planning clinics]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
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*Berry, Susan (February 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/education/2019/02/22/donald-trump-administration-abortion-is-not-family-planning/ Donald Trump Administration: Abortion Is Not Family Planning]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
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*Freiburger, Calvin (February 22, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-trump-admin-cuts-60-million-from-planned-parenthood Trump admin cuts $60 million from Planned Parenthood]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
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*Murphy, James (February 23, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/health-care/item/31554-planned-parenthood-set-to-lose-millions-in-federal-funding-under-new-trump-rule Planned Parenthood Set to Lose Millions in Federal Funding Under New Trump Rule]. ''The New American''. Retrieved February 24, 2019.
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*Vondracek, Christopher (February 22, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/feb/22/trump-admin-bars-federal-funding-abortion-clinics/ Trump admin bars federal funding for abortion clinics]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
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*Hackman, Michelle (February 22, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-curbs-federal-funding-for-clinics-providing-abortions-11550866834 Trump Administration Curbs Federal Funding for Clinics Providing Abortions]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
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*Hellmann, Jessie (February 22, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/431168-trump-administration-bans-abortion-providers-referrals-in-federal-family Trump bans abortion providers, referrals from family planning program]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
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*Leonard, Kimberly (February 22, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/trump-administration-moves-to-cut-off-some-planned-parenthood-funding Trump administration moves to cut off some Planned Parenthood funding]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
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*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-healthcare-abortion/trump-administration-bans-abortion-referrals-at-u-s-funded-clinics-idUSKCN1QB2HB Trump administration bans abortion referrals at U.S.-funded clinics]. ''Reuters''. February 22, 2019. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
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*Hellmann, Jessie (February 22, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/431217-trump-steps-up-attack-on-planned-parenthood Trump steps up attack on Planned Parenthood]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
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*Svab, Petr (February 25, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/planned-parenthood-stands-to-lose-60-million-in-federal-funding-under-trumps-new-rules_2815337.html Planned Parenthood Stands to Lose $60 Million in Federal Funding Under Trump’s New Rules]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
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*[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/editorials/another-welcome-blow-against-abortionists Another welcome blow against abortionists]. ''Washington Examiner''. February 23, 2019. Retrieved February 23, 2019.
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*Kraychik, Robert (February 23, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/02/23/alveda-king-delighted-trump-restricted-funding-to-planned-parenthood-founded-by-kkk-adviser-margaret-sanger/ Alveda King: ‘Delighted’ Trump Restricted Funding to Planned Parenthood, Founded by ‘KKK Adviser’ Margaret Sanger]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 23, 2019.
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*Everson, Ryan (July 25, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/trumps-title-x-policy-is-not-a-gag-rule Trump’s Title X policy is not a ‘gag rule’]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
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*Berry, Susan (August 21, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/21/planned-parenthood-still-receives-over-500-million-in-taxpayer-funding-annually/ Planned Parenthood Still Receives over $500 Million in Taxpayer Funding Annually]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
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*Lowe, Tiana (November 11, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/trump-called-planned-parenthoods-bluff-now-pro-life-clinics-are-filling-their-funding-void Trump called Planned Parenthood's bluff; now pro-life clinics are filling their funding void]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
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The Trump Administration began enforcing the rule on July 15, 2019:
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*Freiburger, Calvin (July 16, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-admin-puts-into-action-new-rule-cutting-60-million-from-planned-parenthood Trump admin puts into action new rule cutting $60 million from Planned Parenthood]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
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*Berry, Susan (July 17, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/17/trump-administration-enacts-rule-ending-family-planning-funds-to-abortion-providers/ Trump Administration Enacts Rule Ending Family Planning Funds to Abortion Providers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
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*Olohan, Mary Margaret (July 16, 2019). [https://dailycaller.com/2019/07/16/trump-abortion-funding/ Trump Administration Ends Federally Funded Abortion Referrals]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
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*Hellmann, Jessie (July 15, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/453203-trump-administration-begins-formally-enforcing-new-abortion-restrictions Trump administration begins formally enforcing new abortion restrictions]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (July 15, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/e0bf2658969c482bb9addf40eb5bd667 Trump abortion restrictions effective immediately]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*Morrison, Cassidy (July 15, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-administration-declares-title-x-abortion-restrictions-will-go-into-effect-immediately Trump administration declares Title X abortion restrictions will go into effect immediately]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*[https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2019/july/trump-abortion-restrictions-effective-immediately Trump Abortion Restrictions Effective Immediately]. ''CBN News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). July 15, 2019. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-abortion-restrictions-go-into-effect-immediately/ Trump abortion restrictions go into effect immediately]. ''CBS News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). July 15, 2019. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*Ollstein, Alice Miranda; Roubein, Rachel (July 16, 2019). [https://www.politico.com/story/2019/07/16/trump-administration-abortion-gag-rule-1593665 Trump administration begins enforcing abortion 'gag rule']. ''Politico''. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
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*Walker, Bruce (July 16, 2019). [https://www.churchmilitant.com/news/article/hhs-triggers-immediate-ban-on-abortion-referrals HHS Triggers Immediate Ban on Abortion Referrals]. ''Church Militant''. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
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*Goldstein, Amy (July 16, 2019). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/family-planning-groups-forgo-federal-money-over-abortion-referral-rule/2019/07/16/ece858a8-a7ff-11e9-86dd-d7f0e60391e9_story.html Family planning groups forgo federal money over abortion referral rule]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
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*Parke, Caleb (July 16, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-abortion-tax-dollar-planned-parenthood Trump abortion rule deals 'devastating blow' to Planned Parenthood, group says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
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*Hellmann, Jessie (July 17, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/453412-new-trump-rules-prompt-planned-parenthood-to-forgo-federal-funds New Trump rules prompt Planned Parenthood to forgo federal funds]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
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*Freiburger, Calvin (July 17, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/planned-parenthood-defies-trump-stops-accepting-federal-funding Planned Parenthood defies Trump, stops accepting federal funding]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
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*Richardson, Valerie (July 17, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/17/planned-parenthood-forgo-title-x-federal-funds-ove/ Planned Parenthood to pass on federal funds rather than comply with Trump abortion rules]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
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*Berry, Susan (July 18, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/18/planned-parenthood-forgoes-federal-funding-rather-than-comply-with-trump-administration-rule/ Planned Parenthood Forgoes Federal Funding Rather than Comply with Trump Administration Rule]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
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However, the Trump Administration paused enforcement of the rule to give clinics more time to comply:
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*Freiburger, Calvin (July 22, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-admin-delays-enforcement-of-rule-slashing-planned-parenthood-funding Trump admin delays enforcement of rule slashing Planned Parenthood funding]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
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*Berry, Susan (July 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/22/report-trump-administration-delaying-enforcement-of-protect-life-abortion-referral-rule/ Report: Trump Administration Delaying Enforcement of Protect Life Abortion Referral Rule]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
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*Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (July 21, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/2974bee275a04060963676214329510a Administration pauses enforcement of abortion restriction]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved July 21, 2019.
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*Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (July 21, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/21/trump-administration-halts-abortion-rule-enforceme/ Trump administration halts enforcement of new abortion rule]. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved July 21, 2019.
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*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-abortion/trump-administration-pauses-new-rule-limiting-abortion-referrals-report-idUSKCN1UG0IW Trump administration pauses new rule limiting abortion referrals: report]. ''Reuters''. July 21, 2019. Retrieved July 21, 2019.
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*Falconer, Rebecca (July 21, 2019). [https://www.axios.com/abortion-restrictions-dhhs-delays-enforcing-rule-292f78f9-51e1-44e0-bf5b-f16ede8825ac.html Trump administration delays enforcing new abortion restriction rule]. ''Axios''. Retrieved July 21, 2019.
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The administration later moved to implement the rule again, and Planned Parenthood defunded itself as a result:
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*Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (August 9, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/e17b71eab8e54d3883a822c6bf083ef9 Trump administration moves to enforce abortion restriction]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
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*Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (August 14, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/7db4a0d937f24010845f7caeeb2a1ebd Planned Parenthood sets exit from family planning program]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
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*Leonard, Kimberly (August 19, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/planned-parenthood-to-forgo-funding-from-federal-program-over-abortion-rule Planned Parenthood to forgo funding from federal program over abortion rule]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
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*Richardson, Valerie (August 19, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/19/planned-parenthood-pulls-out-title-x-over-trump-ad/ Planned Parenthood pulls out of Title X over Trump administration abortion restrictions]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
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*Chretien, Claire (August 19, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/planned-parenthood-officially-rejects-60m-in-tax-dollars-because-it-wants-to-keep-promoting-abortion Planned Parenthood officially rejects 60M in tax dollars so it can keep promoting abortion]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
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*Starr, Penny (August 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/19/planned-parenthood-defunds-itself-by-withdrawing-as-title-x-recipient/ Planned Parenthood Defunds Itself by Withdrawing as Title X Recipient]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
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*Hackman, Michelle (August 19, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/planned-parenthood-to-withdraw-from-title-x-funding-program-over-abortion-restrictions-11566242931 Planned Parenthood to Withdraw From Title X Funding Program Over Abortion Restrictions]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
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*Re, Gregg (August 19, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/planned-parenthood-abandons-title-x-federal-funds-to-pursue-abortion-advocacy Planned Parenthood abandons Title X federal funds after Trump rule prohibits abortion referrals]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
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*Stieber, Zachary (August 19, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/planned-parenthood-forgoing-title-x-funding-over-new-trump-administration-rules_3047926.html Planned Parenthood Forgoing Title X Funding Over New Trump Administration Rules]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
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*Hellman, Jesse (August 19, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/457975-planned-parenthood-leaves-family-planning-program-over-trump-abortion-rule Planned Parenthood leaves family planning program over Trump abortion rule]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
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*Crary, David; Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (August 19, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/9e62021bcde04e69aa2ffc2e70a60f8f Planned Parenthood leaves federal family planning program]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
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*Miguel, Luis (August 20, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/health-care/item/33188-planned-parenthood-off-federal-title-x-funding-after-trump-rule-change Planned Parenthood Off Federal Title X Funding After Trump Rule Change]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
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*Madden, Nate (August 20, 2019). [https://www.conservativereview.com/news/planned-parenthood-shows-true-colors-choses-abortion-federal-health-care-dollars/ Planned Parenthood shows ‘true colors,’ choses abortion over federal health care dollars]. ''Conservative Review''. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
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*Denny, Doreen (August 20, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/doreen-denny-planned-parenthood-chose-to-give-up-federal-funding-it-wasnt-forced-out-of-title-x-programdore Doreen Denny: Planned Parenthood chose to give up federal funding – It wasn’t forced out of Title X program]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
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The Trump Administration shifted the funding that Planned Parenthood and other groups rejected because of the rule:
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*Hellmann, Jessie (September 30, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/463725-trump-administration-reallocates-family-planning-funding-from-planned Trump admin shifts family planning funds from Planned Parenthood to other providers]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 30, 2019.
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*Alonso-Zaldivar,  Ricardo (September 30, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/e4f8ca2e54a24cef8e024d9987948ef9 Trump officials shuffle funds to cover family planning gaps]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved September 30, 2019.
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*Berry, Susan (October 1, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/01/trump-administration-moves-34m-from-planned-parenthood-to-non-abortion-providers/ Trump Administration Moves $34M from Planned Parenthood to Non-Abortion Providers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
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*Dorman, Sam (October 1, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hhs-millions-title-x-planned-parenthood HHS announces where millions in Title X money going after Planned Parenthood abandons grants over abortion]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
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*Clabough, Raven (October 1, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/health-care/item/33554-trump-administration-allocates-planned-parenthood-funds-to-healthcare-groups Trump Administration Allocates Planned Parenthood Funds to Healthcare Groups]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
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*Svab, Petr (October 2, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-administration-redirects-34-million-from-planned-parenthood-others_3104330.html Trump Administration Redirects $34 Million From Planned Parenthood, Others]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved October 2, 2019.
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Other actions:
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*[https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trumps-abortion-defunding-effort-ends-tax-funded-pro-abortion-program-in-mississippi Trump’s abortion defunding effort ends tax-funded pro-abortion program in Mississippi]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from the ''Mississippi Center for Public Policy''). October 23, 2019. Retrieved October 23, 2019.</ref>
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*March 26, 2019—Secretary of State [[Mike Pompeo]] announced the U.S. would expand the Mexico City Policy so that any organization that supports pro-abortion organizations would lose U.S. funding.<ref name="PompeoExpandsM.C.P"/> Pompeo announced the [[Organization of American States]] would be the first organization to lose American funding because of the new policy.<ref name="PompeoExpandsM.C.P">Multiple references:
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*O'Reilly, Andrew (March 26, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/pompeo-announces-expansion-of-us-ban-on-aid-to-groups-providing-abortion-related-services Pompeo announces expansion of US ban on aid to groups providing abortion-related services]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
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*Berry, Susan (March 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/03/26/trump-administration-expands-policy-ensuring-no-taxpayer-funding-overseas-abortions/ Trump Administration Expands Policy Ensuring No Taxpayer Funding for Overseas Abortions]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
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*Freiburger, Calvin (March 26, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-trump-admin-cuts-aid-to-international-backdoor-funding-schemes-for-abortion Trump admin cracks down on abortion ‘backdoor funding schemes,’ international lobbying with foreign aid]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
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*Xiao, Bowen (March 26, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/pompeo-expands-anti-abortion-policies-cracks-down-on-certain-ngos_2853762.html US Cracks Down on ‘Backdoor Funding Schemes’ for Abortions Abroad]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
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*McBride, Courtney (March 26, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-expands-global-anti-abortion-policy-11553640029 Trump Administration Expands Global Anti-Abortion Policy]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
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*Brice, Makini; Wroughton, Lesley (March 26, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-abortion-pompeo/u-s-to-expand-abortion-gag-rule-wont-fund-certain-groups-pompeo-idUSKCN1R71LZ U.S. expands abortion 'gag rule,' cuts funding to regional bloc: Pompeo]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
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*Gehrke, Joel (March 26, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense-national-security/pompeo-expands-policy-to-cut-abortion-funding-abroad Pompeo expands policy to cut abortion funding abroad]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
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*Hellmann, Jessie (March 26, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/435800-pompeo-says-us-to-expand-mexico-city-policy-on-abortion Pompeo says US to expand ban on foreign aid to groups that provide or promote abortion]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
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*Vondracek, Christopher (March 26, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/mar/26/state-department-expands-ban-on-foreign-aid-for-pr/ State Department expands ban on foreign aid for pro-abortion groups]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
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*Lee, Matthew (March 26, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/5e11d44fa31c48e68cdebac26774259b US expands ban on foreign aid to overseas abortion providers]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
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*Williams, Abigail (March 26, 2019). [https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/trump-admin-expands-ban-foreign-aid-abortion-services-n987546 Trump admin expands ban on foreign aid for abortion services]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
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*Arter, Melanie (March 26, 2019). [https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/melanie-arter/pompeo-expands-mexico-city-policy-banning-ngos-performing-abortion Pompeo Says U.S. Will Not Aid NGOs That Support Other Groups That Perform or Promote Abortion]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
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*Warren, Steve (March 26, 2019). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/cwn/2019/march/respect-the-sanctity-of-life-us-takes-new-step-to-block-foreign-aid-to-overseas-abortion-providers 'Respect the Sanctity of Life': US Takes New Step to Block Foreign Aid to Overseas Abortion Providers]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
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*Tillett, Emily (March 26, 2019). [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pompeo-announces-new-expansions-to-mexico-city-policy-on-abortion-access-overseas/ Pompeo announces expansion of ban on funding for abortion services overseas]. ''CBS News''. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
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*Wong, Edward (March 26, 2019). [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/26/us/politics/state-department-abortion-funding.html U.S. Expands Anti-Abortion Policies With New Overseas Funding Rules]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved March 26, 2019.</ref>
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*March 29, 2019—The Trump Administration announced that for 2019 it would give a $1.7 million grant – money that likely would have originally gone to Planned Parenthood – to the Obria Group, a crisis pregnancy center which opposes abortion and contraceptives, and it would continue giving grants through 2022.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Berry, Susan (March 30, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/03/30/trump-administration-grants-5-1-million-to-life-affirming-health-group/ Trump Administration Grants $5.1 Million to Life-Affirming Health Group]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
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*Hellmann, Jessie (March 29, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/436526-trump-administration-awards-17-million-family-planning-grant-to-anti Trump administration awards $1.7 million family planning grant to anti-abortion clinics]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
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*Warren, Steve (March 30, 2019). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2019/march/trump-administration-awards-1-7-mil-family-planning-grant-to-pro-life-clinics-cuts-funding-to-four-abortion-clinics Trump Administration Awards $1.7 Mil Family Planning Grant to Pro-Life Clinics, Cuts Funding to Four Abortion Clinics]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
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*Leonard, Kimberly (March 29, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/christian-anti-abortion-chain-gets-family-planning-funds-under-new-trump-administration-rules Christian anti-abortion chain gets family planning funds under new Trump administration rules]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
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*Stanglin, Doug (March 30, 2019). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/03/30/trump-admin-gives-family-planning-grant-anti-abortion-group-obria/3320141002/ Trump administration awards $1.7 million family planning grant to anti-abortion group]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
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*Del Guidice, Rachel (March 29, 2019). [https://www.lifenews.com/2019/03/29/trump-admin-sends-pro-life-womens-clinic-5-million-that-once-went-to-planned-parenthood/ Trump Admin Sends Pro-Life Women’s Clinic $5 Million That Once Went to Planned Parenthood]. ''LifeNews'' (from ''The Daily Signal''). Retrieved April 1, 2019.
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*Del Guidice, Rachel (March 29, 2019). [https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/03/29/exclusive-hhs-grant-set-for-pro-life-community-clinics/ EXCLUSIVE: HHS Makes $5.1 Million Grant to Pro-Life Community Clinics]. ''The Daily Signal''. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
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*Vogel, Kenneth P.; Pear, Robert (March 29, 2019). [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/29/us/politics/trump-grant-abortion.html Trump Administration Gives Family Planning Grant to Anti-Abortion Group]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
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*Cummings, McLean, Dorothy (April 5, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/did-pro-life-group-accept-5.1-million-trump-admin-funding-with-contraception-strings-attached Did pro-life group accept $5.1 million Trump admin funding with ‘contraception’ strings attached?] ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
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*Cummings McLean, Dorothy (April 18, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pro-life-catholic-medical-groups-title-x-application-included-contraceptive-promise Pro-life Catholic medical group’s Title X application included contraceptive promise]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved April 18, 2019.
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*Hellmann, Jessie (July 24, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/454426-faith-based-health-clinics-spurn-contraceptives-under-trump-rule Faith-based health clinics spurn contraceptives under Trump rule]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 24, 2019.</ref>
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*June 5, 2019—The Trump Administration announced it would end research at the National Institutes of Health that uses fetal tissue, and it also ended government funding to a university for such research.<ref name="FetalTissue">Multiple references:
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*Freiburger, Calvin (June 5, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-trump-hhs-ends-another-humanized-mice-contract-pledges-new-fetal-tissue-safeguards Trump admin ends another ‘humanized mice’ contract]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
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*Berry, Susan (June 5, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/06/05/trump-administration-ends-funding-for-research-using-body-parts-of-aborted-babies/ Trump Administration Ends Funding for Research Using Body Parts of Aborted Babies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
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*Armour, Stephanie (June 5, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-puts-new-limits-on-fetal-tissue-research-11559757456 Trump Administration Puts New Limits on Fetal Tissue Research]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
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*Richardson, Valerie (June 5, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jun/5/trump-ending-fetal-tissue-research-by-federal-scie/ Trump cancels funding for research using aborted fetal remains]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
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*Shaw, Adam (June 5, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-administration-ends-fetal-tissue Trump administration restricts NIH funding for fetal tissue research]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
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*Kan, Janita (June 5, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-administration-ends-government-research-using-aborted-fetal-tissue_2952164.html Trump Administration Ends Government Use of Aborted Fetal Tissue for Research]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
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*Weixel, Nathaniel (June 5, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/447117-trump-administration-tightens-restrictions-on-fetal-tissue-research Trump administration tightens restrictions on fetal tissue research]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
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*Leonard, Kimberly (June 5, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/trump-administration-bans-government-scientists-from-using-aborted-fetal-tissue-in-research Trump administration bans government scientists from using aborted fetal tissue in research]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
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*Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo; Neergaard, Lauran (June 5, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/39680703a5eb4caf90d55ca75af64e50 Trump halts fetal tissue research by government scientists]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
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*Abutaleb, Yasmeen (June 5, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-health-fetus/trump-administration-moves-to-end-u-s-research-using-fetal-tissue-from-abortions-idUSKCN1T6251 Trump administration moves to end U.S. research using fetal tissue from abortions]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
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*Byas, Steve (June 6, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/32544-trump-terminates-fetal-tissue-contract-with-university-of-california-san-francisco Trump Terminates Fetal Tissue Contract With University of California - San Francisco]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
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*Johnson, Eliana; Diamond, Dan (June 5, 2019). [https://www.politico.com/story/2019/06/05/trump-administration-imposes-new-restrictions-on-fetal-tissue-research-1354165 Pushed by anti-abortion groups, HHS restricts fetal tissue research]. ''Politico''. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
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*Goodnough, Abby (June 5, 2019). [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/05/us/politics/fetal-tissue-research.html Trump Administration Sharply Curtails Fetal Tissue Medical Research]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved June 16, 2019.
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*Vought, Mary (June 5, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/fetal-tissue-research-an-abhorrent-and-needless-use-of-taxpayer-money-is-done Fetal tissue research, an abhorrent and needless use of taxpayer money, is done]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
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*Polumbo, Brad (June 7, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/trump-isnt-sabotaging-the-fight-against-hiv-hes-leading-it Trump isn’t sabotaging the fight against HIV — he’s leading it]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 8, 2019.
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*[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/editorials/trump-has-done-the-right-thing-on-fetal-experimentation Trump has done the right thing on fetal experimentation]. ''Washington Examiner''. June 9, 2019. Retrieved June 9, 2019.</ref> The HHS also announced that it would conduct ethics reviews before funding private research projects.<ref name="FetalTissue"/>
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*July 2019—The CMS released guidance requiring hospitals to treat survivors of abortion along with babies born prematurely.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Berry, Susan (July 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/15/hhs-agency-requires-abortion-survivors-to-be-treated/ HHS Agency Requires Abortion Survivors to Be Treated]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*DiVarco, Sandra M. (July 8, 2019). [https://www.natlawreview.com/article/new-cms-memos-provide-guidance-emtala-compliance-psychiatric-hospitals New CMS Memos Provide Guidance On EMTALA Compliance For Psychiatric Hospitals]. ''The National Law Review''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.</ref>
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*July 16, 2019—For the third year in a row, the Trump Administration withheld funding for the United Nations Population Fund, an international organization that promotes abortion and population control.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Barillas, Martin M. (July 18, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-admin-denies-millions-of-dollars-to-pro-abortion-un-population-control-agency Trump admin denies millions of dollars to pro-abortion UN population control agency]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
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*[https://www.france24.com/en/20190716-us-withholds-cash-un-population-fund-over-china-abortions US withholds cash from UN Population Fund over China abortions]. ''France 24'' (from ''AFP''). July 16, 2019. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
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*[https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/us-withholds-funding-from-un-population-fund-for-third-year-56010 U.S. withholds funding from UN population fund for third year]. ''Catholic News Agency''. July 17, 2019. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
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*Ertelt, Steven (July 17, 2019). [https://www.lifenews.com/2019/07/17/president-trump-again-defunds-unfpa-which-promotes-abortion-and-population-control/ President Trump Again Defunds UNFPA, Which Promotes Abortion and Population Control]. ''LifeNews''. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
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*Gaouette, Nicole (July 15, 2019). [https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/15/politics/us-aid-cut-unfpa/index.html US aid cuts to UN agency will hurt vulnerable women and children, critics say]. ''CNN''. Retrieved July 19, 2019.</ref>
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===Proclamations and commemorations, 2019===
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*January 20, 2019—President Trump declared this day National Sanctity of Human Life Day.<ref>[https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2019-01-25/pdf/2019-00221.pdf Proclamation 9838 of January 18, 2019 -- National Sanctity of Human Life Day, 2019]. ''Federal Register''. January 25, 2019. Retrieved January 25, 2019.</ref>
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*February 15, 2019—President Trump commemorated [[Susan B. Anthony]]'s birthday, noting that "pursuit for equal rights demands respect for all human life, including innocent unborn babies."<ref>Multiple references:
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*Berry, Susan (February 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/02/15/donald-trump-remembers-pro-woman-pro-life-susan-b-anthony/ Donald Trump Remembers Pro-Woman, Pro-Life Susan B. Anthony]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
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*Barillas, Martin M. (February 15, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-commemorates-susan-b.-anthony-she-fought-for-rights-of-women-and-inno Trump commemorates Susan B. Anthony: She fought for rights of women and ‘innocent unborn babies’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
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*Ertelt, Steven (February 15, 2019). [https://www.lifenews.com/2019/02/15/president-trump-susan-b-anthonys-pursuit-for-equal-rights-demands-respect-for-unborn-babies/ President Trump: “Susan B. Anthony’s Pursuit for Equal Rights Demands Respect for Unborn Babies”]. ''LifeNews''. Retrieved February 15, 2019.</ref>
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*March 21, 2019—President Trump commemorated World Down Syndrome Day by reaffirming his support for life and inviting several individuals with Down syndrome and their families to the White House.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Mainwaring, Doug (March 22, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-greets-kids-with-down-syndrome-at-white-house-on-world-down-syndrome-day Trump greets people with Down syndrome at White House on World Down Syndrome Day]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
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*Ellis, Christian (March 22, 2019). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2019/march/trump-on-world-down-syndrome-day-we-will-always-stand-for-life Trump on World Down Syndrome Day: 'We Will Always Stand for LIFE!'] ''CBN News''. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
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*Bilger, Micaiah (March 22, 2019). [https://www.lifenews.com/2019/03/22/trump-speaks-up-for-right-to-life-of-children-with-down-syndrome-we-will-always-stand-for-life/ Trump Speaks Up for Right to Life of Children with Down Syndrome: “We Will Always Stand for Life”]. ''LifeNews''. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
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*Williams, Thomas D. (March 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/health/2019/03/22/pope-and-president-unite-in-support-for-persons-with-down-syndrome/ Pope and President Unite in Support for Persons with Down Syndrome]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 23, 2019.</ref>
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*October 1, 2019—President Trump recognized Down Syndrome Awareness Month, stating that "we must devote our efforts to ensure that the United States continues to exhibit reverence for human life — both born and unborn."<ref>Multiple references:
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*Freiburger, Calvin (October 9, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-condemns-abortion-of-disabled-children-in-down-syndrome-awareness-message Trump condemns abortion of disabled children in Down Syndrome Awareness message]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
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*[https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/presidential-message-syndrome-awareness-month-2019/ Presidential Message on Down Syndrome Awareness Month, 2019]. ''The White House''. October 1, 2019. Retrieved October 9, 2019.</ref>
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===Other achievements, 2019===
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While the following achievements were not official United States government policy actions by the Trump Administration, they were closely related to the Trump Administration and its policies:
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*Both President Trump<ref>Multiple references:
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*Spiering, Charlie (January 18, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/18/donald-trump-addresses-march-for-life-vows-to-veto-pro-abortion-bills/ Donald Trump Addresses March for Life: Vows to Veto Pro-Abortion Bills]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
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*Sullivan, Peter (January 18, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/426044-trump-vows-to-veto-bills-expanding-abortion-rights-in-video-address-to Trump vows to veto bills expanding abortion rights in video address to March for Life]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
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*Cummings McLean, Dorothy (January 18, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-trump-promises-to-veto-any-abortion-legislation-in-march-for-life Trump promises to veto any abortion legislation in March for Life address (FULL TEXT)]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
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*Freking, Kevin (January 18, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/c8235e52ca384f6eb63b3ba98f64c10f Trump promises March for Life crowd that he stands with them]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
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*Jackson, Katherine (January 18, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-abortion/trump-tells-anti-abortion-marchers-he-will-support-them-idUSKCN1PC215 Trump tells anti-abortion marchers he will support them]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
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*Arter, Melanie (January 18, 2019). [https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/melanie-arter/trump-promises-veto-any-legislation-weakens-protection-human-life Trump Promises to Veto Any Legislation ‘That Weakens the Protection of Human Life’]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved January 25, 2019.
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*Woodward, Chris; Brown, Jody (January 18, 2019). [https://onenewsnow.com/pro-life/2019/01/18/marchers-cheer-trumps-vow-to-protect-life Marchers cheer Trump's vow to protect life]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 18, 2019.</ref> and Vice President Pence<ref>Multiple references:
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*Berry, Susan (January 18, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/18/vp-mike-pence-pro-life-trump-administration-is-all-about-results/ VP Mike Pence: Pro-Life Trump Administration Is ‘All About Results’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
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*Bourne, Lisa (January 18, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/vp-pence-pledges-pro-lifers-with-trump-administrations-support-to-defend-li VP Pence pledges pro-lifers with Trump administration’s support to ‘defend life’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
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*Miller, Ryan W.; Stanglin, Doug (January 18, 2019). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2019/01/18/march-life-rally-thousands-washington-say-all-life-matters/2613673002/ March for Life 2019: Vice President Pence makes surprise visit at DC rally]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved January 18, 2019.</ref> made surprise appearances – with Trump speaking through a video feed – at the March for Life, making strong pro-life statements.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Moons, Michelle (January 18, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/18/mike-pence-surprises-march-life-crowd-introduces-trumps-message/ Mike Pence Surprises March for Life Crowd, Introduces Trump’s Message]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
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*Vondracek, Christopher (January 18, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jan/18/donald-trump-addresses-march-life-video-mike-pence/ Trump addresses March for Life via video; Pences attend pre-march rally in person]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
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*Strand, Paul (January 18, 2019). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2019/january/trump-and-pence-support-pro-lifers-marching-for-a-shutdown-of-abortion Trump and Pence Support Huge Crowd Marching for a Shutdown - of Abortion]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
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*Zauzmer, Julie; Iati, Marisa; Boorstein, Michelle (January 18, 2019). [https://www.stripes.com/news/us/trump-and-pence-give-surprise-addresses-at-march-for-life-in-washington-1.565102 Trump and Pence give surprise addresses at March for Life in Washington]. ''Stars and Stripes'' (from ''The Washington Post''). Retrieved January 18, 2019.</ref>
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*In an interview with ''[[The Daily Caller]]'' in January 2019, President Trump criticized a radical pro-abortion bill in Virginia and Democrats' statements in favor of it.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Chamberlain, Samuel (January 30, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-slams-virginia-democrats-over-terrible-abortion-stance Trump slams Virginia Democrats over 'terrible' abortion stance]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
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*Chretien, Claire (January 31, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-trump-blasts-virginia-democrats-for-defending-infanticide Trump blasts Virginia Democrats for defending infanticide]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
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*Rodrigo, Chris Mills (January 30, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/427772-trump-criticizes-virginia-dems-over-late-term-abortion-bill Trump criticizes Virginia Dems over late-term abortion bill]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
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*Coglianese, Vince; Enjeti, Saagar (January 30, 2019). [https://dailycaller.com/2019/01/30/exclusive-trump-rips-virginia-democrats-abortion-comments/ EXCLUSIVE: Trump Rips Virginia Democrats' Abortion Comments]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
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*Cimmino, Jeffrey (January 30, 2019). [https://freebeacon.com/politics/trump-slams-virginia-abortion-bill-i-thought-it-was-terrible/ Trump Slams Virginia Abortion Bill: ‘I Thought It Was Terrible’]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
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*[https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/virginia-democratic-governor-touches-abortion-uproar-n964896 Trump jumps into Virginia uproar over late-term abortion]. ''NBC News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). January 30, 2019. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
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*Spiering, Charlie (January 31, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/31/donald-trump-democrats-becoming-party-of-late-term-abortion/ Donald Trump: Democrats ‘Becoming Party of Late-Term Abortion’]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
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*Freiburger, Calvin (January 31, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-accuses-democrats-of-becoming-the-party-of-late-term-abortion Trump: Democrats are ‘becoming the party of late term abortion’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
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*Singman, Brooke (February 1, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trumps-late-term-abortion-warning-in-2016-debate-against-clinton-goes-viral Trump’s late-term abortion warning in 2016 debate against Clinton goes viral]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
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*Freiburger, Calvin (February 4, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/vp-mike-pence-pens-op-ed-blasting-democrat-partys-shameless-embrace-of-a-cu VP Pence slams Democrats for ‘morally reprehensible and evil’ abortion-infanticide legislation]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 4, 2019.</ref>
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*February 5, 2019—In his [[State of the Union Address]], President Trump strongly condemned abortion, stating that "all children — born and unborn — are made in the holy image of God," and he called on Congress to ban late-term abortions.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Freiburger, Calvin (February 6, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-condemns-northam-affirms-sanctity-of-life-in-2019-state-of-the-union Trump blasts Democrats’ abortion extremism: Unborn children are ‘made in holy image of God’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
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*Berry, Susan (February 5, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/02/05/trump-all-children-born-and-unborn-are-made-in-the-holy-image-of-god/ Trump: ‘All Children – Born and Unborn – Are Made in the Holy Image of God’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
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*Miles, Frank (February 6, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/to-rapturous-applause-at-sotu-trump-asks-congress-to-prohibit-late-term-abortion Trump calls out pro-choice abortion bills during State of the Union]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
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*Stieber, Zachary (February 5, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-governor-of-virginia-basically-stated-he-would-execute-a-baby-after-birth_2791739.html Trump: Governor of Virginia ‘Stated He Would Execute a Baby After Birth’]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
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*Hellmann, Jessie (February 5, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/428647-trump-calls-on-congress-to-ban-late-term-abortions Trump calls on Congress to ban 'late-term' abortions]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
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*Drucker, David M. (February 5, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/trump-uses-sotu-to-hammer-ralph-northam-on-abortion Trump uses State of the Union address to hammer Ralph Northam on abortion]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
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*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-abortion/trump-calls-for-u-s-congress-to-prohibit-certain-abortions-idUSKCN1PV07G Trump asks U.S. Congress to prohibit late-term abortion]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
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*Brown, Michael L. (February 6, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/trumps-pro-life-state-of-the-union-comments-were-nothing-short-of-historic Trump’s pro-life State of the Union comments were nothing short of historic]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
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*Berry, Susan (February 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/02/05/pro-life-leaders-praise-trump-attack-dems-infanticide/ Pro-Life Leaders Praise Trump Attack on Democrats’ Push Toward Infanticide]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 7, 2019.</ref>
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*February 7, 2019—Speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast, President Trump, among other statements, called for "a culture that cherishes dignity and sanctity of innocent human life," and stated that "all children, born and unborn, are made in the holy image of God."<ref>Multiple references:
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*Singman, Brooke (February 7, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-urges-the-us-to-cherish-the-dignity-and-sanctity-of-life-in-pro-life-national-prayer-breakfast-remarks Trump urges the US to 'cherish the dignity and sanctity of life' at National Prayer Breakfast]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
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*Boyer, Dave (February 7, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/feb/7/donald-trump-says-ny-va-abortion-controversies-us-/ Trump says amid N.Y., Va. abortion controversies: U.S. must protect children 'born and unborn']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
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*Spiering, Charlie (February 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/02/07/national-prayer-breakfast-cheers-donald-trumps-pro-life-message/ National Prayer Breakfast Cheers Donald Trump’s Pro-Life Message]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
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*Hellmann, Jessie (February 7, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/428931-trump-speaks-about-abortion-faith-based-adoption-at-national-prayer Trump speaks about abortion, faith-based adoption at National Prayer Breakfast]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
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*Freiburger, Calvin (February 7, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-touts-life-religious-liberty-majesty-of-creation-at-national-prayer-b Trump says ‘every soul is a precious gift from heaven,’ cites Scripture at prayer breakfast]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
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*Athey, Amber (February 7, 2019). [https://dailycaller.com/2019/02/07/trump-national-prayer-breakfast-pro-life/ Trump Receives Standing Ovation at National Prayer Breakfast for Defending Pro-Life Values]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
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*Murphy, James (February 8, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/faith-and-morals/item/31441-trump-at-national-prayer-breakfast-i-will-never-let-you-down Trump at National Prayer Breakfast: “I Will Never Let You Down”]. ''The New American''. Retrieved February 8, 2019.
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President Trump's address:
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*[https://www.c-span.org/video/?457667-1/president-trump-delivers-remarks-national-prayer-breakfast President Trump Speaks at National Prayer Breakfast]. ''C-SPAN''. February 7, 2019. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
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*Boyer, Dave (February 7, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/feb/7/donald-trump-promotes-faith-based-adoptions-wake-l/ Trump promotes faith-based adoptions in wake of legal furor]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
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Subsequent statements on abortion:
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*Freiburger, Calvin (February 12, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-shreds-northam-for-infanticide-millions-of-innocent-beautiful-babies Trump shreds Dems for wanting to ‘execute’ babies, promises to protect ‘millions’ of innocent unborn]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 13, 2019.</ref>
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*February 14, 2019—President Trump met with several pro-life advocates in the Oval Office, expressing his support for their efforts.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Berry, Susan (February 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/02/15/trump-urges-pro-life-activists-to-continue-fight-for-unborn/ Trump Urges Pro-Life Activists to Continue Fight for Unborn]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
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*Chretien, Claire; Barillas, Martin M. (February 15, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/president-trump-hosts-abortion-survivor-pro-life-activists-at-white-house-o President Trump hosts abortion survivor, pro-life activists at White House on Valentine’s Day]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
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*Bois, Paul (February 15, 2019). [https://www.dailywire.com/news/43513/trump-meets-pro-life-advocate-alveda-king-and-paul-bois Trump Meets With Pro-Life Advocate Alveda King And Survivor Of Late-Term Abortion]. ''The Daily Wire''. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
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*Lucas, Fred (February 14, 2019). [https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/02/14/trump-meets-with-abortion-survivor-pro-life-activists/ Trump Meets With Abortion Survivor, Pro-Life Activists]. ''The Daily Signal''. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
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*Smith, Samuel (February 15, 2019). [https://www.christianpost.com/news/trump-meets-with-abortion-survivor-rallies-pro-lifers-to-protect-born-alive-babies.html Trump meets with abortion survivor, rallies pro-lifers to push for laws protecting babies]. ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
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*Ertelt, Steven (February 14, 2019). [https://www.lifenews.com/2019/02/14/president-trump-meets-with-woman-who-survived-abortion-and-pro-life-advocate-alveda-king/ President Trump Meets With Woman Who Survived Abortion and Pro-Life Advocate Alveda King]. ''LifeNews''. Retrieved February 15, 2019.</ref>
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*Among other statements defending the sanctity of life,<ref>Multiple references:
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*Berry, Susan (June 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/06/19/donald-trump-every-life-is-a-sacred-gift-from-god/ Donald Trump: ‘Every Life Is a Sacred Gift from God’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
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*Bourne, Lisa (June 21, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-blasts-democrats-in-campaign-kickoff-for-championing-abortion-to-the-moment-of-birth Trump blasts Democrats in campaign kickoff for championing abortion ‘to the moment of birth’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 23, 2019.
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*Barillas, Martin M. (June 28, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-praises-down-syndrome-pro-life-advocate-at-faith-freedom-conference Trump praises Down syndrome pro-life advocate at Faith & Freedom conference]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
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*Freiburger, Calvin (July 18, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-condemns-dems-for-supporting-infanticide-what-happened-to-our-values Trump blasts Dems for supporting infanticide, late-term abortion: ‘What happened to our values?’] ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
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*Freiburger, Calvin (August 16, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-rips-democrats-for-allowing-doctors-to-execute-the-baby Trump rips Democrats for allowing doctors to ‘execute the baby’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 16, 2019.</ref> President Trump strongly criticized Democrats for voting against criminalizing [[infanticide]].<ref>Multiple references:
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*Barillas, Martin M.; Chretien, Claire (February 26, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-rips-extreme-democrats-they-dont-mind-executing-babies-after-birth Trump rips ‘extreme’ Democrats: ‘They don’t mind executing babies AFTER birth’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
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*Spiering, Charlie (February 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/02/26/donald-trump-berates-democrats-rejecting-protections-born-alive-babies/ Donald Trump Berates Democrats for Refusing to Protect Born-Alive Babies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
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*Wise, Justin (February 25, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/431532-trump-claims-democrats-dont-mind-executing-babies-after-birth-after Trump claims Democrats ‘don’t mind executing babies after birth’ after blocked abortion bill]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
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*Van Maren, Jonathon (April 1, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/why-trump-is-smart-to-highlight-dems-abortion-extremism Why Trump is smart to highlight Dems abortion extremism]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved April 1, 2019.</ref> He also affirmed his administration's pro-life stance and criticized the United Nation's pro-abortion policies while speaking at the UN General Assembly on September 24, 2019.<ref>Freiburger, Calvin (September 24, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-tells-un-to-stop-attacking-sovereignty-of-nations-that-wish-to-protect-innocent-life Trump blasts ‘global bureaucrats’ for pushing abortion ‘until the moment of delivery’ in UN speech]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved September 26, 2019.<br>See also:
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*Ruse, Austin (September 27, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/behind-the-scenes-of-trumps-pro-life-bombshell-speech-at-the-united-nations Behind the scenes of Trump’s pro-life bombshell speech at the United Nations]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). Retrieved September 28, 2019.</ref> Other Trump Administration officials spoke against pro-abortion policies,<ref>Multiple references:
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*Hanchett, Ian (April 16, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/04/16/conway-well-fight-for-reasonable-restrictions-and-regulations-on-abortion/ Conway: We’ll ‘Fight for Reasonable Restrictions and Regulations’ on Abortion]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 16, 2019.
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*Mikelionis, Lukas (June 21, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-pro-life-end-abortion-enterprise-hhs-secretary-court-victory HHS secretary hails court victory: 'Pro-life administration' stands against federal funding of 'abortion enterprise']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
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*Rosas, Julio (September 16, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house-wants-full-investigation-of-indiana-abortionist White House wants 'full investigation' of Indiana abortionist]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
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*Freiburger, Calvin (September 17, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/white-house-endorses-investigation-after-2000-dead-babies-found-on-abortionists-property White House endorses investigation of abortionist who kept bodies of over 2,000 murdered babies]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved September 19, 2019.</ref> including Vice President [[Mike Pence]]<ref>Multiple references:
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*Freiburger, Calvin (March 1, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/vp-pence-touts-most-pro-life-president-assails-democrat-culture-of-death-at-cpac-2019 Mike Pence: Democrats are ‘standing for late-term abortion and infanticide’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
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*Swoyer, Alex; Muñoz, Gabriella (March 1, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/mar/1/mike-pence-cpac-praises-donald-trumps-record-promi/ Mike Pence at CPAC praises Trump's record: 'Promises made and promises kept']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
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*Boyer, Dave (May 16, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/may/16/mike-pence-blasts-liberal-states-extreme-pro-abort/ Mike Pence blasts liberal states for adopting 'extreme pro-abortion' laws]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
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*Freiburger, Calvin (May 17, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/vp-pence-praises-alabama-for-embracing-life VP Pence praises Alabama for ‘embracing life’ with passage of strongest abortion ban in USA]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 17, 2019.
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*Trudden, Andrea (September 19, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/mike-pence-abortionists-2200-baby-trophies-should-shock-conscience-of-every-american Mike Pence: Abortionist’s 2,200 baby ‘trophies’ ‘should shock conscience of every American’]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''Pregnancy Help News''). Retrieved September 19, 2019.
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*Berry, Susan (September 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/18/pence-calls-full-probe-thousands-fetal-remains-ulrich-klopfer-home/ Pence Calls for Probe into Thousands of Fetal Remains in Ulrich Klopfer Home]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
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*Barillas, Martin M. (April 1, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/vp-mike-pence-tweets-support-for-abby-johnsons-unplanned-film-deeply-inspiring VP Mike Pence tweets support for Abby Johnson’s ‘Unplanned’ film: ‘deeply inspiring’]. ''LfeSiteNews''. Retrieved April 1, 2019.</ref> and HUD Secretary [[Ben Carson]].<ref>Multiple references:
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*Quinn, Liam (February 28, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ben-carson-warns-morality-of-our-society-at-take-amid-abortion-debate Ben Carson warns 'morality of our society' at stake in abortion debate]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
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*Starr, Penny (February 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/02/28/ben-carson-abortion-some-think-okay-murder-babies/ Ben Carson on Abortion: Some Think It Is Okay to Murder Babies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 1, 2019.</ref>
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*April 12, 2019—The White House hosted a screening of the pro-life movie ''Gosnell''.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Freiburger, Calvin (April 10, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-to-host-white-house-screening-of-gosnell-film-that-exposed-mass-murdering-abortionist Trump to host screening of pro-life film ‘Gosnell’ at White House]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
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*Brown, Lauretta (April 12, 2019). [http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/white-house-goes-on-offense-against-abortion-by-screening-gosnell-movie White House Goes on Offense Against Abortion by Screening ‘Gosnell’ Movie]. ''National Catholic Register''. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
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*Bedard, Paul (April 10, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/gosnell-abortion-movie-to-be-screened-at-white-house ‘Gosnell’ abortion movie to be screened at White House]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
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*Bilger, Micaiah (April 10, 2019). [https://www.lifenews.com/2019/04/10/white-house-will-host-screening-of-gosnell-movie-exposing-the-horrors-of-abortion/ White House Will Host Screening of “Gosnell” Movie Exposing the Horrors of Abortion]. ''LifeNews''. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
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*Hays, Gabriel (April 11, 2019). [https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/culture/gabriel-hays/2019/04/11/trump-white-house-host-screening-powerful-pro-life-film Trump White House To Host Screening of Powerful Pro-Life Film, ‘Gosnell’]. ''NewsBusters''. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
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*Gryboski, Michael (April 12, 2019). [https://www.christianpost.com/news/white-house-to-host-screening-of-gosnell-film.html White House to host screening of 'Gosnell' film?] ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
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*Perez, Chris (April 11, 2019). [https://nypost.com/2019/04/11/white-house-to-screen-controversial-anti-abortion-film/ White House to screen controversial anti-abortion film]. ''New York Post''. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
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*Snively, Ian (April 10, 2019). [https://townhall.com/tipsheet/iansnively/2019/04/10/gosnell-film-will-play-in-the-white-house-this-friday-n2544594 'Gosnell' Film Will Play in The White House This Friday]. ''Townhall''. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
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*Bedard, Paul (April 14, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/trump-outrage-at-support-for-excuting-babies-driving-new-anti-abortion-campaign Trump outrage at support for ‘executing babies’ driving new anti-abortion campaign]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
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*Richardson, Valerie (April 12, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/apr/12/dean-cain-media-lying-about-gosnell-film/ 'Gosnell' star Dean Cain accuses media of lying about abortion film before White House screening]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 14, 2019.</ref>
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===Failures, 2019===
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Many of these failures and setbacks to the MAGA agenda, if not all of them, were caused by Congress or officials in the Trump Administration, rather than President Trump himself:
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*May 18, 2019—In an otherwise strongly-worded tweet promoting pro-life policies and unity, President Trump stated he supported abortion in cases of rape and incest, something which appeared to imply he disagreed with a pro-life Alabama law not making exceptions for those two specific reasons.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Freiburger, Calvin (May 20, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/trump-disappoints-with-vague-non-response-to-alabama-abortion-law Trump disappoints with vague non-response to Alabama abortion law]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
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*Yilek, Caitlin (May 19, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-wants-exceptions-in-abortion-laws Trump wants exceptions in abortion laws]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
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*Pentchoukov, Ivan (May 19, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-still-wants-exceptions-for-rape-and-incest-in-laws-prohibiting-abortion_2928541.html Trump Still Wants Exceptions for Rape and Incest in Laws Prohibiting Abortion]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
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*Bado, Kirk A. (May 19, 2019). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/05/19/donald-trump-comments-on-abortion-laws/3731000002/ Donald Trump wants exceptions for rape, incest in abortion laws]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
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*Kimball, Spencer (May 19, 2019). [https://www.cnbc.com/2019/05/19/trump-says-he-supports-abortion-exceptions-at-odds-with-some-states.html Trump supports exceptions for abortion, putting him at odds with new laws in conservative states]. ''CNBC News''. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
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*Krasny, Ros (May 19, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-19/trump-suggests-new-alabama-abortion-restrictions-go-too-far Trump Suggests New Alabama Abortion Restrictions Go Too Far]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
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*Meads, Timothy (May 19, 2019). [https://townhall.com/tipsheet/timothymeads/2019/05/19/trump-i-am-prolife-except-in-cases-of-rape-incest-and-protecting-the-life-of-the-mother-n2546557 Trump: I am Pro-Life Except in Cases of 'Rape, Incest and Protecting the Life of the Mother']. ''Townhall''. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
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*Collins, Pádraig (May 19, 2019). [https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/may/19/trump-backs-abortion-in-cases-of-or-incest-contradicting-alabama-law Trump backs abortion in cases of rape or incest, contradicting Alabama law]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
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*Linton, Caroline (May 19, 2019). [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-abortion-tweets-trump-says-he-is-pro-life-days-after-alabama-passes-restrictive-abortion-ban/ Trump tweets he is "pro-life" with "three exceptions" days after Alabama passes restrictive abortion ban]. ''CBS News''. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
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*[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/05/19/donald-trump-says-favour-abortion-laws-exceptions-rape-incest/ Donald Trump says he is in favour of abortion laws with exceptions for rape and incest]. ''The Telegraph'' (from ''Agence France-Presse''). May 19, 2019. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
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*Min Kim, Seung (May 19, 2019). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-signals-alabama-abortion-law-goes-too-far-but-stresses-hes-strongly-pro-life/2019/05/19/c8d5fe98-7a41-11e9-a66c-d36e482aa873_story.html Trump signals Alabama abortion law goes too far but stresses he's 'strongly pro-life']. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
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More on President Trump's series of tweets:
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*Spiering, Charlie (May 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/05/19/donald-trump-urges-unity-in-the-pro-life-movement/ Donald Trump Urges Unity in the Pro-Life Movement]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
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*Garcia, Eric (May 19, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/444425-trump-calls-for-republicans-to-be-united-on-abortion Trump calls for Republicans to be 'united' on abortion]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
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*[https://www.apnews.com/cdd50334be96438a81fd773a6b411b28 Trump tells anti-abortion activists to stay united for 2020]. ''Associated Press''. May 19, 2019. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
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*Freiburger, Calvin (May 16, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/conservative-naysayers-to-alabama-law-double-down-on-pro-life-failure ‘Conservative’ naysayers to Alabama law double down on pro-life failure]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
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*Kraychik, Robert (May 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2019/05/19/exclusive-alveda-king-new-abortion-laws-are-not-to-punish-women-but-to-give-the-baby-civil-rights/ Exclusive — Alveda King: New Abortion Laws Are ‘not to Punish Women, but to Give the Baby Civil Rights’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
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*Rubin, Gabriel T. (May 19, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-signals-gop-discord-on-state-abortion-laws-11558308175 Trump Signals GOP Discord on State Abortion Laws]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved May 20, 2019.</ref>
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*Trump Administration appointee Kathryn C. Kaufman, the managing director at the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, publicly opposed the administration's pro-life stance.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Starr, Penny (May 31, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/05/31/trump-advisers-pro-abortion-stance-counters-administrations-efforts-to-protect-life/ Trump Adviser’s Pro-Abortion Stance Counters Administration’s Efforts to Protect Life]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
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*Saavedra, Ryan (May 30, 2019). [https://www.dailywire.com/news/47875/top-trump-official-publicly-rejects-pro-life-ryan-saavedra Top Trump Official Publicly Rejects Pro-Life Policy Agenda Of Trump Administration]. ''The Daily Wire''. Retrieved June 1, 2019.</ref>
  
 
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Main article: Donald Trump achievements

This article is a non-exhaustive list of achievements by U.S. President Donald Trump, his administration, and Congress related to abortion and advancing pro-life policies.

2017

President Trump kept his pro-life promises during his first year of his presidency and made several considerable achievements during that time.[1][2] Due to his achievements in advancing pro-life policies, along with other conservative social policies, President Trump was described as "taking back America's culture" by the conservative media.[3]

Legislation signed, 2017

  • April 13, 2017—President Trump signed a Congressional Review bill into law annulling a recent Obama Administration regulation that would have prohibited states from discriminating in awarding Title X family planning funds based on whether the local clinic also performs abortions (some states adopted rules which distribute federal family planning funds on the condition that the organizations do not perform abortions).[4] The Act was "the first major national pro-life bill in more than a decade."[5]

Executive actions, 2017

  • January 23, 2017—President Trump signed an order reinstating the Mexico City Policy, which defunded International Planned Parenthood and other organizations that promote foreign abortions.[6] However, unlike previous administrations, the Trump Administration expanded the policy to include all global health assistance funding.[1][7]
  • April 4, 2017—The Trump Administration halted U.S. funding of the United Nations Population Fund, which has links to inhumane abortion programs such as China's one-child policy. Instead, the $32.5 million was shifted to the U.S. Agency for International Development.[8]
  • President Trump appointed several pro-life advocates to Department of Health and Human Services positions. In late March 2017, he appointed Scott Lloyd to lead the HHS's Office of Refugee Resettlement, which led the fight against allowing illegal immigrants obtaining abortions.[9] On April 28, 2017, in an apparent victory for the pro-life movement,[10] President Trump appointed Dr. Charmaine Yoest, a strong pro-life advocate and the former president of Americans United for Life, to the position of assistant secretary of public affairs for the Department of Health and Human Services, replacing a strong Planned Parenthood supporter.[11] The position did not require Senate confirmation.[12] In late May, Trump appointed Shannon Royce, who formerly served in the Family Research Council and the Southern Baptists' Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, to the HHS Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships.[13] Around May 1, 2017, President Trump appointed Teresa Manning, a pro-life advocate who worked for the Family Research Council and the National Right to Life, to be the HHS deputy assistant secretary for population affairs.[14] In July 2017, President Trump appointed Bethany Kozma, a strong conservative activist[15] who reportedly stated in March 2018 that the U.S. "is a pro-life country" at a private United Nations meeting,[16] as Senior Adviser in the Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment division of USAID.[15]
  • May 15, 2017—The Trump Administration massively broadened the scope of the Mexico City Policy to restrict funding to any international health organization that performs or gives information about abortions, expanding the amount of money affected from $600,000 to nearly $9 billion.[17]

Proclamations and commemorations, 2017

  • October 1, 2017—Becoming the first president since Bill Clinton in 1993 to recognize Down Syndrome Awareness Month,[18] President Trump issued a strongly pro-life statement.[19]
  • November 2017—President Trump proclaimed this month National Adoption Month, stating that "no child in America—born or unborn—is unwanted or unloved."[20]

Other achievements, 2017

While the following achievements were not official United States government policy actions by the Trump Administration, they were closely related to the Trump Administration and its policies:

  • January 27, 2017—Vice President Mike Pence became the first vice president in United States history to speak at the annual March for Life march in Washington D.C.[21] Additionally, Trump senior advisor Kellyanne Conway also spoke at the event, and Trump himself strongly expressed his support for the march.[22][23]

2018

As in the previous year, not only did President Trump speak strongly against abortion, but he made substantial pro-life policy moves on the issue.[24][25] Despite these achievements, officials at the State Department and USAID worked to undermine the Trump Administration's pro-life policies.[26]

Executive actions, 2018

  • January 19, 2018—The United States Department of Health and Human Services made several pro-life actions, rescinding a 2016 Obama Administration guidance that made it harder for states to defund Planned Parenthood, and it began the process of enacting a regulation to require healthcare providers to follow laws that protect workers' from being forced to perform services, such as abortions, that violate their consciences.[24][27]
  • February 23, 2018—The HHS changed its Title X family planning grants to promote conservative priorities, which included not allowing the grants to be used for abortions,[28] even though the HHS did not disallow Planned Parenthood from applying.[29]
  • By April 2018, the HHS's Office of Refugee Resettlement had become an active force for pro-life policies.[30]
  • April 9, 2018—The HHS released an ObamaCare rule that exempted pro-life Americans from the individual mandate penalty for not buying healthcare plans if the only plans available covered abortion.[31]
  • April 20, 2018—The Trump Administration ended the Obama-era policy of listing abortion as a "human right" in the State Department's annual human rights report, and it added a section on population control.[32]
  • May 18, 2018—The Trump Administration began the process of enacting a federal regulation blocking the use of federal funds for clinics that provide or discuss abortion.[33] On May 22, 2018, the HHS moved to implement the rule by making a formal proposal.[34][35] In August 2018, the Trump Administration moved to shorten the process to implement the new policy,[36] and it released the final rule for the policy in February 2019.[37]
  • November 7, 2018—The Trump Administration finalized two rules allowing employers with religious objections to opt out of the ObamaCare contraceptive mandate and ensuring that taxpayer-funded health care subsidies would not be used to fund abortions.[38]
  • December 10, 2018—The National Institutes of Health announced it would give out $20 million in grants to look for alternatives to fetal tissue in medical research.[39]
  • The Trump Administration took a pro-life stance when dealing with international organizations. For example, in March 2018, a Trump Administration official reportedly stated that the U.S. "is a pro-life country" at a private United Nations meeting.[40] In April 2018, the U.S. and African countries rejected a UN resolution because it included pro-abortion language while failing to include language upholding national sovereignty,[41] and in May 2018, the Trump Administration issued a pro-life statement criticizing the World Health Organization for promoting abortion.[42] At the G7 summit in June 2018, the Trump Administration blocked Canada – the host country – from using the group's joint statement to promote abortion.[43] In November 2018, UN Ambassador Nikki Haley stated the U.S. would continue defending the unborn at the United Nations.[44] The U.S. attempted to remove pro-abortion language and policies from UN documents.[45]
  • President Trump continued making pro-life political appointments. For example, in June 2018, he appointed Dr. Diane Foley, a pro-life OB/GYN, to run the HHS's family planning program.[46] In November 2018, President Trump appointed Dr. Maureen Condic, a pro-life neurobiologist to the National Science Board.[47]

Proclamations and commemorations, 2018

  • January 22, 2018—President Trump proclaimed this day National Sanctity of Human Life Day.[48]
  • April 2018—When President Trump declared this month National Child Abuse Prevention Month, he included unborn children in his proclamation, stating that "they are endowed from conception with value, purpose, and human dignity."[49]
  • October 1, 2018—President Trump recognized Down Syndrome Awareness Month, issuing a pro-life statement that condemned Down syndrome-selective abortions.[50]
  • November 2018—President Trump proclaimed this month National Adoption Month, calling for adoption for children whether "born or unborn."[51]

Other achievements, 2018

While the following achievements were not official United States government policy actions by the Trump Administration, they were closely related to the Trump Administration and its policies:

  • January 19, 2018—President Trump became the first incumbent U.S. president to speak to the March for Life via live video feed, speaking strongly against abortion.[52] He also became the third incumbent president to speak to the rally at all, with the first two, Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush, choosing to speak by phone.[53]
  • May 22, 2018—President Trump spoke at the Susan B. Anthony List's annual gala and gave a strong pro-life speech.[35][54]

2019

President Trump continued promoting pro-life policies as the Democratic Party became increasingly pro-abortion.[55] Because of the Trump Administration's Title X grant reforms, federal government funding of Planned Parenthood fell significantly.[56] The administration also worked to improve rural pregnancy care.[57]

Executive actions, 2019

  • The Trump Administration continued taking a pro-life stance when dealing with international organizations.[58] On April 23, 2019, the U.S. successfully got the UN to remove pro-abortion language from a sexual violence resolution.[59] It also lobbied other countries to support pro-life policies.[60] On September 23, 2019, the U.S. and eighteen other pro-life nations released a joint statement at the United Nations General Assembly stating that no international right to an abortion exists and calling on the UN to remove mentions of "reproductive health" from its documents.[61] In 2019, the Trump Administration succeeded in keeping abortion language out of a UN Security Council resolution on women in conflicts.[62] On November 14, 2019, the U.S. and ten other countries condemned a pro-abortion UN conference.[63]
  • February 22, 2019—The Trump Administration released its final rule for a policy, announced in May 2018, to defund any clinic that either provides abortions or refers people to abortion clinics, something that would reduce Planned Parenthood funding by about $60 million.[37]
  • March 26, 2019—Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the U.S. would expand the Mexico City Policy so that any organization that supports pro-abortion organizations would lose U.S. funding.[64] Pompeo announced the Organization of American States would be the first organization to lose American funding because of the new policy.[64]
  • March 29, 2019—The Trump Administration announced that for 2019 it would give a $1.7 million grant – money that likely would have originally gone to Planned Parenthood – to the Obria Group, a crisis pregnancy center which opposes abortion and contraceptives, and it would continue giving grants through 2022.[65]
  • June 5, 2019—The Trump Administration announced it would end research at the National Institutes of Health that uses fetal tissue, and it also ended government funding to a university for such research.[66] The HHS also announced that it would conduct ethics reviews before funding private research projects.[66]
  • July 2019—The CMS released guidance requiring hospitals to treat survivors of abortion along with babies born prematurely.[67]
  • July 16, 2019—For the third year in a row, the Trump Administration withheld funding for the United Nations Population Fund, an international organization that promotes abortion and population control.[68]

Proclamations and commemorations, 2019

  • January 20, 2019—President Trump declared this day National Sanctity of Human Life Day.[69]
  • February 15, 2019—President Trump commemorated Susan B. Anthony's birthday, noting that "pursuit for equal rights demands respect for all human life, including innocent unborn babies."[70]
  • March 21, 2019—President Trump commemorated World Down Syndrome Day by reaffirming his support for life and inviting several individuals with Down syndrome and their families to the White House.[71]
  • October 1, 2019—President Trump recognized Down Syndrome Awareness Month, stating that "we must devote our efforts to ensure that the United States continues to exhibit reverence for human life — both born and unborn."[72]

Other achievements, 2019

While the following achievements were not official United States government policy actions by the Trump Administration, they were closely related to the Trump Administration and its policies:

  • Both President Trump[73] and Vice President Pence[74] made surprise appearances – with Trump speaking through a video feed – at the March for Life, making strong pro-life statements.[75]
  • In an interview with The Daily Caller in January 2019, President Trump criticized a radical pro-abortion bill in Virginia and Democrats' statements in favor of it.[76]
  • February 5, 2019—In his State of the Union Address, President Trump strongly condemned abortion, stating that "all children — born and unborn — are made in the holy image of God," and he called on Congress to ban late-term abortions.[77]
  • February 7, 2019—Speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast, President Trump, among other statements, called for "a culture that cherishes dignity and sanctity of innocent human life," and stated that "all children, born and unborn, are made in the holy image of God."[78]
  • February 14, 2019—President Trump met with several pro-life advocates in the Oval Office, expressing his support for their efforts.[79]
  • Among other statements defending the sanctity of life,[80] President Trump strongly criticized Democrats for voting against criminalizing infanticide.[81] He also affirmed his administration's pro-life stance and criticized the United Nation's pro-abortion policies while speaking at the UN General Assembly on September 24, 2019.[82] Other Trump Administration officials spoke against pro-abortion policies,[83] including Vice President Mike Pence[84] and HUD Secretary Ben Carson.[85]
  • April 12, 2019—The White House hosted a screening of the pro-life movie Gosnell.[86]

Failures, 2019

Many of these failures and setbacks to the MAGA agenda, if not all of them, were caused by Congress or officials in the Trump Administration, rather than President Trump himself:

  • May 18, 2019—In an otherwise strongly-worded tweet promoting pro-life policies and unity, President Trump stated he supported abortion in cases of rape and incest, something which appeared to imply he disagreed with a pro-life Alabama law not making exceptions for those two specific reasons.[87]
  • Trump Administration appointee Kathryn C. Kaufman, the managing director at the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, publicly opposed the administration's pro-life stance.[88]

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