"As the Bible tells us, each person is wonderfully made," as the President repeatedly emphasized his pro-life stance, endearing him to more conservative and religious voters who have become a bedrock of his political support.
"We must protect, cherish, and defend the sanctity of every human life," he added.
— Steven Lundgren (@love4thegameAK) January 24, 2020
While past Republican Presidents had always expressed their support for the March for Life, none had trekked the couple of blocks from the White House to appear in person.
"It is my profound honor to be the first President in history to attend the March for Life," Mr. Trump said to loud cheers, 47 years after the U.S. Supreme Court legalized abortion with the Roe v. Wade decision.
"I notified Congress that I would veto any legislation that weakens pro-life policies or that encourages the destruction of human life," Mr. Trump said, as he also again expressed his opposition to late-term abortions.
The President also spoke about conservative judges who have been approved for the federal bench during his time in office, also citing his two Supreme Court picks, Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch.
Very grateful that @realDonaldTrump is participating in the March for Life today. He’s the most Pro-Life, anti-abortion #POTUS in my lifetime. Regardless of political affiliations, every Christian knows that an unborn child is created by God & deserves the right to life. https://t.co/YyR42SnJCA
— Pastor Steve Gaines (@bellevuepastor) January 24, 2020
Signs of support for President Trump at the March for Life today in DC. pic.twitter.com/8vH6DBYNDM
— Debra Alfarone (@DebraAlfarone) January 24, 2020
Even though he could easily see the Capitol from the rally, the President made no mention of his Senate impeachment trial, as the gathering brought together a number of GOP lawmakers for the march.
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