Trump at March for Life: ‘We’re Bringing Back Faith in America’
President Donald Trump delivered a powerful video address Friday to thousands gathered in Washington, D.C., for the 53rd annual March for Life, declaring that his administration is restoring faith, liberty, and a culture of life across the nation.
While Trump previously spoke in person at the 2020 march, this year’s remarks came via a taped message that emphasized his track record on life and religious freedom. He reminded attendees of his role in appointing the Supreme Court justices who helped overturn Roe v. Wade, his efforts to stop taxpayer funding of abortion, and his commitment to protecting the role of faith in American life.
“Now, the work to rebuild a culture that supports life continues in every state, every community, and every part of our beautiful land,” Trump said. “This is a battle that must be fought, must be won, not only in the corridors of power, but above all, in the hearts and souls of the people.”
He added, “That is why under the Trump administration, we’re strongly defending religious liberty. We’re bringing back faith in America. We’re bringing back God.”
President Trump to the March for Life: “For 53 years, students, families, patriots and believers have come to Washington from every corner of the country to defend the infinite worth and God-given dignity of every human life … this is a battle that must be fought, must be won,… pic.twitter.com/EAk4idSVWI
— March for Life (@March_for_Life) January 23, 2026
The speech came amid some scrutiny from pro-life groups over the administration’s stance on abortion pill regulations and the president’s remarks about Republican flexibility on the Hyde Amendment. Still, Trump reaffirmed his commitment to protecting unborn life, stating, “Every child is a gift from God.”
Following Trump’s remarks, Vice President JD Vance took the stage and laid out the administration’s latest pro-life policy moves. Vance said that with the issue no longer controlled by the Supreme Court, the real mission is now cultural persuasion.
“Building a culture of life requires persuasion,” he said. “We’re not trying to argue to the Supreme Court anymore. We are trying to argue to our fellow citizens.”
Vance called for pro-life Americans to stay committed, noting the cultural battle would demand time, energy, and money. He stressed the need for policies that support American families and encourage parenthood.
Leading up to the march, the Trump administration unveiled several pro-life initiatives. These included a dramatic expansion of the Mexico City policy, a federal review into whether Planned Parenthood unlawfully received COVID funds, the end of taxpayer-backed fetal tissue research, and new protections for medical professionals in Illinois who object to referring patients for abortions.
Vance also addressed frustration from parts of the movement. “I must address an elephant in the room,” he said. “Some fear we’re not moving fast enough, that the political system isn’t delivering.” But he emphasized unity and prudence in the fight for life, urging the movement to keep pushing forward with strategy and strength.
Some pro-life advocates have voiced concern in recent months over Biden-era FDA policies that remain in effect. One regulation allows abortion drugs like mifepristone to be shipped by mail, even into states where the procedure is banned. The FDA has pledged to conduct a safety review of the drug and its approval process, but many critics believe the federal government must act faster to protect life.
Despite the debate, both Trump and Vance made it clear: the pro-life fight is far from over, and this administration intends to lead the charge.