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Trump Reinstates 'Mexico City Policy' Ban on Funding for Overseas Abortions

  • #Abortion
  • #United States of America
Trump Reinstates 'Mexico City Policy' Ban on Funding for Overseas Abortions
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JAN 27
Above: US Pres. Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House on Jan. 23, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Image copyright: Yuri Gripas/Abaca/Bloomberg via Getty Images
story last updated JAN 27

The Spin

Conservative narrative

Given that neither Biden, nor any other Democratic president was able to overturn the Hyde Amendment in nearly five decades, there's clearly a consensus in America that taxpayer dollars must not fund elective abortions. It's in that spirit that Trump has reinstated the Mexico City Policy. It was shameful that federal funds were used to pay for abortions abroad.

FOX NewsDaily Wire

Progressive narrative

The reinstated global gag rule will have devastating effects on global healthcare access, likely leading to an increase in abortion rates and major complications stemming from reduced access to contraceptive services, particularly in developing nations. On top of that, the policy may cut funds from groups focused on the treatment and prevention of AIDS and diseases like malaria.

NPR Online NewsWashington Post

Metaculus Prediction


Public Figures

Donald Trump

Joe Biden


The Controversies


PRO-CHOICEPRO-LIFE
Status:Open
Where Do Candidates Stand on Abortion?
Controversy
JAN 27JAN 27

UNLIKELYLIKELY
Status:Open
Will Elective Abortion Be Banned Nationally in the US?
Controversy
JAN 27JAN 27

Go Deeper

US Election Issue: Abortion
Context
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SEP 2024SEP 2024
Abortion
Context
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JUL 2022JUL 2022

Political split

LEFT

RIGHT

Trump bans funding for groups that aid abortion overseas, will enforce Hyde Amendment
CBSJAN 19
Trump signs order to reinstate global gag rule on abortion aid
GuardianJAN 19
What Is the Mexico City Policy? Trump's Abortion Policy Change Explained
NewsweekJAN 19

More neutral political stance articles

Trump reinstates "Mexico City" policy on abortion
AxiosJAN 19
Trump uses executive power to reinstate anti-abortion pacts
ReutersJAN 19