Many of those gathered in the nation’s capital for the 53rd annual March for Life Friday hailed President Donald Trump for his accomplishments on behalf of the unborn, even as some pro-life leaders called for further action from the Trump administration to help end abortion.
“He’s done more for the pro-life movement than any president in my lifetime,” said Craig Philpot of Birmingham, Alabama, who attended his first March for Life with his wife this year.
Philpot’s sentiment appeared to be widely shared among the tens of thousands gathered on the National Mall, many of whom told the Register they were grateful for President Trump’s role in overturning Roe v. Wade.
Vice President JD Vance’s remarks at the pre-march rally, in which he highlighted the administration’s pro-life record, were met with a warm reception by the crowd.
“You know he loves and cares deeply about this movement,” Vance said, after a video message from the president was played. “It’s why he has fought for the pro-life cause and why we do it in this administration.”
The overturning of Roe v. Wade, he said, was a defining achievement.
“Three years ago — we cannot forget — he delivered, and his
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