Washington, D.C., is about to witness a momentous occasion on Friday as Vice President J.D. Vance delivers his first public remarks since taking office. And where has he chosen to make his debut? Not at a flashy corporate gala or a Hollywood-esque “unity” event, but at the National March for Life, a gathering that continues to represent a cause near and dear to millions of Americans—the defense of the unborn. For those keeping track, this is the kind of move that reminds conservatives why they rallied behind the Trump-Vance ticket in the first place.
The timing couldn’t be more significant. Just two years after Roe v. Wade was overturned in the landmark Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, the pro-life movement has fresh energy and renewed purpose. That victory was made possible largely due to Donald Trump’s Supreme Court appointments, a legacy that continues to frustrate leftists to no end. While the mainstream media conveniently ignores the impact of that decision on protecting life, Vice President Vance is stepping forward to carry the torch for those who still believe in the sanctity of life—a belief that was, for decades, dismissed as antiquated by coastal elites.
It’s so awesome that Vice President JD Vance’s VERY FIRST SPEECH will be at the March for Life tomorrow.https://t.co/OvDLOBzD8s pic.twitter.com/nzt72pAr0z
— LifeNews.com (@LifeNewsHQ) January 23, 2025
Let’s not forget, this marks a stark contrast to the previous administration’s aggressive, pro-abortion agenda, which weaponized the Department of Justice to go after pro-life advocates. Many of these activists were arrested under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act, an overreaching piece of legislation that the Biden DOJ used as a bludgeon against peaceful protesters. Yet, here we are in 2025, and Donald Trump has made it clear that enough is enough. Word has it he plans to pardon these pro-life advocates within days—a move that should send a strong message that this administration values life and will not tolerate political persecution disguised as law enforcement. That’s the kind of leadership the country needs: bold, unapologetic, and focused on justice.
The March for Life has always been a rallying point for pro-life Americans, but this year’s lineup of speakers underscores just how far the movement has come. Besides Vice President Vance, the roster includes a powerhouse collection of conservative leaders, such as House Speaker Mike Johnson, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and Senate Majority Leader John Thune. Even cultural icons like pro-life activist Lila Rose and surfer Bethany Hamilton are lending their voices to the cause, proving that this movement extends well beyond the political arena.
“We are thrilled that Vice President Vance has chosen the National March for Life for his first public appearance in his new role – a sign of his commitment to standing up for life,” Jeanne Mancini, President of March for Life, and Jennie Bradley Lichter, President-Elect of March for Life, said. “President Trump governed as a pro-life president during his first term which resulted in a long list of accomplishments. We look forward to working with him and Vice President Vance as they dismantle the Biden Administration’s aggressive and unpopular abortion agenda and once again put wins on the board for vulnerable unborn children and their mothers.”
Critics, of course, will gnash their teeth and clutch their pearls over what they’ll call an “ultra-conservative spectacle.” The same crowd that spent years shouting “my body, my choice” will conveniently forget the thousands of innocent bodies denied any choice at all. They’ll mock Vance for speaking at the March as if it’s somehow scandalous to stand up for life in a nation founded on the principle that all are created equal. But let them whine. The reality is that the pro-life movement is growing, not shrinking, despite what the media would have you believe.
BREAKING: Vice President JD Vance set to speak at the 2025 March for Life. Here he is in 2023 at the Ohio March for Life. We’re stoked to welcome him to the National stage this year! pic.twitter.com/jZwxM5ABqN
— March for Life (@March_for_Life) January 23, 2025
This isn’t just a moment for the pro-life movement; it’s a moment for the country. While President Trump tours wildfire-damaged areas in California, demonstrating the administration’s commitment to crisis management, Vice President Vance will be standing at the Washington Monument, speaking truth to a nation that’s long overdue for it. His presence at the March for Life is a clear signal: this administration is serious about defending the unborn and reversing the damage done by decades of liberal overreach.
“When we see the image of a baby in the womb, we glimpse the majesty of God’s creation,” Trump said at the March for Life in 2019. “When we hold a newborn in our arms, we know the endless love that each child brings to a family. When we watch a child grow, we see the splendor that radiates from each human soul. One life changes the world. From my family — and I can tell you, I send love, and I send great, great love.”
For years, pro-life advocates were told their cause was hopeless, that Roe was untouchable, and that the courts were a lost cause. Well, those days are over. With leaders like Trump and Vance at the helm and a grassroots movement that refuses to back down, the future of the pro-life cause looks brighter than ever.
