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The March for Life should send Vance a tough message

The pro-life movement's remaining political power lies in its voice of moral authority.

Daniel Lipinski
Jan 22, 2026
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Then-Senator JD Vance speaks at a rally for Donald Trump. Credit: JD Vance for Senate.

“You have to be a little flexible on Hyde.”

With those words to congressional Republicans earlier this month, President Donald Trump implied his endorsement of federal funding for abortion, finally crossing a red line for some in the pro-life movement. Never mind that d…

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