Pro-Life Activists: What’s Next After Trump’s Help?

Every January, anti-abortion activists gather in Washington for the March for Life. This year, after the march, they attended the National Pro-Life Summit. Organized by Students for Life of America, the summit featured seminars, job fairs, and even a T-shirt pickup with slogans like “DEFUND PLANNED PARENTHOOD. ” The event had one main message: thanks to President Trump, the anti-abortion movement is gaining momentum. Trump has already made some changes to support their cause. He reinstated the Mexico City policy, declared gender starts at conception, and pardoned anti-abortion activists. But activists want more. They’re questioning their role in Trump’s administration and hoping for bigger changes, like defunding Planned Parenthood. The movement has been around for over 50 years and knows how to organize. They’ve had some wins, like defeating South Carolina Republicans who blocked a total abortion ban. But they also face challenges. Trump isn’t always reliable, and many people still support abortion rights. Some prominent activists at the summit, like Charlie Kirk and Kayleigh McEnany, are known for their ties to Trump and the MAGA movement. The crowd loved it when Vice President JD Vance spoke about the importance of having more babies. But the question remains: what’s next for the anti-abortion movement after Trump’s help?