The record of Trump II has been mixed (particularly on the abortion pill), but it is clear that pro-lifers still have key allies in the administration.
The Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2025 states that none of the money it provides may be used to enforce a 2022 Biden rule adding abortion to veteran benefits, or otherwise subsidize abortion through VA hospitals.
U.S. Reps. Josh Brecheen of Oklahoma, Bob Good of Virginia, Mary Miller of Illinois, and Matt Rosendale of Montana sent a letter to VA Secretary Denis McDonough objecting to the policy.
'We must keep our promise to support our service members, including ensuring those who come to the VA for help with COVID-19 vaccine injuries are justly compensated and receive the care that they deserve,' a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough states.
The decision was hailed as a victory by First Liberty Institute, which filed the lawsuit on behalf of Christian nurse practitioner and Army veteran Stephanie Carter.
'This is another instance of the Biden administration ignoring the law, and, in this instance, forcing health care workers at VA facilities to violate their consciences.'