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Former President Donald Trump and Senator J.D. Vance delivered inspiring messages to thousands of pro-life advocates gathered at the 52nd March for Life in Washington, D.C.’s National Mall on Friday.
Addressing the crowd through a pre-recorded message from the Oval Office, Trump expressed gratitude to the participants for their unwavering support of unborn children. He highlighted his distinction as the only president to have attended the march in person.
Trump reflected on the historic overturning of Roe v. Wade, characterizing the original 1973 ruling as both unconstitutional and divisive. The former president took pride in his role in reshaping the Supreme Court through his appointments of Justices Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett, which ultimately led to the landmark decision’s reversal in 2022.
🚨 TRUMP TO PRO-LIFERS: Your mission is just, very, very pure: to forge a society that welcomes and protects every child as a beautiful gift from the hand of our Creator.pic.twitter.com/oLoYmoDPVs
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) January 24, 2025
Senator Vance emphasized the intergenerational responsibility that forms the foundation of society. His declaration supporting increased birth rates in America drew enthusiastic applause from the crowd. The senator expressed his desire to see more children welcomed by parents eager to raise them.
Expressing his gratitude for participating in the march, Vance praised the demonstrators’ enthusiasm and dedication. He emphasized the march’s significance in protecting unborn lives and affirming the belief that every child represents a divine gift.
The senator outlined the movement’s comprehensive mission to support both families and life. He criticized the prevalence of unrestricted abortion access and society’s failure to provide adequate support for young parents. Vance also expressed concern about cultural attitudes that view family responsibilities as burdensome rather than enriching.
Advocating for a shift in national priorities, Vance emphasized that a country’s success should be measured by its citizens’ ability to raise thriving families rather than economic indicators alone. He stressed the importance of making family formation more accessible and affordable for young couples.
Pay close attention to this clip. Vice President Vance says two very important things:
1) The pro-life movement has saved many lives.
2) He thanks the March for Life for marching on Washington.Pro-life activists are now wanted, valued, and their life-saving work is being… pic.twitter.com/NnVZt39igz
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) January 24, 2025
Vance lauded Trump’s record on family issues, describing him as the most supportive president for pro-life and pro-family policies in recent history.
Research indicates that legal abortion access has contributed to decreased fertility rates, particularly among specific demographic groups including minorities, teenagers, older women, and unmarried individuals. Researchers project that completely restricting abortion access could result in approximately 440,000 additional births annually.
The demographic impact of declining birth rates poses various challenges, including workforce shortages, increased inflationary pressures, economic instability, and strain on social security systems.