President Donald Trump made a rousing speech via video to the 52nd annual March for Life this week. The video, which was shown to a crowd of thousands, reaffirmed his commitment to the pro-life movement. He also vowed to end the persecution of conservatives by federal law enforcement. He praised the gathered activists for their “extraordinary love and compassion for the unborn.”
Trump also “end the weaponization of law enforcement against Americans of faith.” He drew attention to his decision to pardon over 20 pro-life protestors charged by the Biden administration. “Under my leadership, a reformed Department of Justice will finally investigate the radical left attacks on churches and crisis pregnancy centers, and we will bring perpetrators to justice,” Trump said.
He added, “We will get them to justice one way or the other. I will also end the weaponization of law enforcement against Americans of faith, and I’m releasing the Christians and pro-life activists who were persecuted by the Biden regime for praying and living out their faith.” The president specifically mentioned the story of one woman who was jailed by the Biden DOC for praying outside an abortion clinic.
“One such American was Paulette Harlow. At 75 years old, Paulette was sentenced to two years in prison after praying outside of a clinic. That’s why she was sentenced to two years. That’s what happened under the Biden regime” he explained. “In her sentencing, the judge mocked her Christian faith while her husband pleaded to be thrown in jail with his wife. Fearing she would die alone behind bars. ”
He concluded the anecdote, “This week, it was my honor to grant a full and complete pardon to Paulette and many others who were the victims of this horrific weaponization. Never again will religious persecution be allowed to happen in America.” The president said he is “proud to be a participant” in striking down Rove v. Wade. Trump nominated several of the justices who wrote the decision.
Trump added that he will stand “proudly for families and for life” in his next term. “We will protect the historic gains we have made and stop the radical Democrat-push for a federal right to unlimited abortion on demand up to the moment of birth and even after birth. Think of that — after birth, and some people want that. Can you believe it?” Trump said.
He went on; “We will work to offer a loving hand to new mothers and young families, and we will support adoption and foster care. We will protect women and vulnerable children.” He wrapped up by commending “all of the very special people marching today in this bitter cold.” “I know your hearts are warm and your spirits are strong because 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,” he told the crowd at the March for Life.
Trump’s final words were, “Thank you for never losing hope and never giving up. Thank you for your tremendous support. God bless you and God bless America.” The March for Life describes itself as “the largest annual human rights demonstration in the world.” This year’s event drew an estimated 150,000 marchers. Trump’s words not only offered an insight into his policies, but also showed his support for a vital part of the conservative movement.