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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.
 
*[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.
 
*[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.
 
*[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.
 
*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>
 
*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>
 
*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:
 
*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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*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.
 
*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.
 
*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.
 
*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.
*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.</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.
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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.
*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> In August 2018, the Trump Administration moved to shorten the process to implement the new policy,<ref>Multiple references:
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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:
 
*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.
 
*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.
 
*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.
 
*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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*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.
 
*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.
*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.</ref>
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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>
 
*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:
 
*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:
 
*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.
 
*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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*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.
 
*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.
 
*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.
 
*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.
 
*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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*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.
 
*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.
 
*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.
 
*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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*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:
 
*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:
*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>
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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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*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.</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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*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:
 
*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.
 
*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.
 
*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.
 
*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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*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.
 
*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>
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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>
 
*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:
 
*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:
 
*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.
 
*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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*[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.
 
*[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.
 
*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.
 
*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.
 
The Trump Administration began enforcing the rule on July 15, 2019:
 
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.
 
*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.
 
*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.
 
*Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (July 15, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/e0bf2658969c482bb9addf40eb5bd667 Trump abortion restrictions effective immediately]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
 
*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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*[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.
 
*[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.
 
*[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.
 
*[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.
*Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (July 16, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/b592f085dfb442c7afe50314bf400bfe Trump abortion rule prompts exit at family planning program]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved July 16, 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.
*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.</ref>
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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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*[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>
 
*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:
 
*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:
 
*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.
 
*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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See also:
 
*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.
 
*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.
*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.</ref>
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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>
 
*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:
 
*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:
 
*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.
 
*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 (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.
 
*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.
 
*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>
 
*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>
  
 
===Proclamations and commemorations, 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>
 
*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>
 
*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:
 
*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:
*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 kids with Down syndrome at White House on World Down Syndrome Day]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
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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.
*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!'] ''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.
 
*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.
 
*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.
 
*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>
 
*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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*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.
 
*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.
 
*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.
 
*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.
*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.</ref> President Trump strongly criticized Democrats for voting against criminalizing [[infanticide]].<ref>Multiple references:
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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:
 
*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.
 
*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.
 
*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.
 
*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.
 
*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.
 
*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> Other Trump Administration officials spoke against pro-abortion policies,<ref>Multiple references:
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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:
 
*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.
 
*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.
*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.</ref> including Vice President [[Mike Pence]]<ref>Multiple references:
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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:
 
*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.
 
*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.
 
*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.
 
*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.
 
*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.
 
*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.
 
*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.
 
*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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*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:
 
*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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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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  29. Hellmann, Jessie (February 23, 2018). Planned Parenthood won't be barred from applying for family planning funds. The Hill. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
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  41. Gennarini, Stefano (April 20, 2018). US, African nations hold the line on abortion at UN. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
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  56. Richardson, Valerie (April 2, 2019). Trump administration puts squeeze on Planned Parenthood with Title X abortion reforms. The Washington Times. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
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  57. Fiano-Chesser, Cassy (September 17, 2019). Trump’s health department will send $9M to 3 states to improve rural pregnancy care. LifeSiteNews (from Live Action News). Retrieved September 17, 2019.
  58. Oas, Rebecca (February 8, 2019). War of words: World Health Organization sneaks pro-abortion language into resolutions. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
    Other examples, including internal and external opposition to the administration's pro-life policies:
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  82. Freiburger, Calvin (September 24, 2019). Trump blasts ‘global bureaucrats’ for pushing abortion ‘until the moment of delivery’ in UN speech. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved September 26, 2019.
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