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The Lila Rose Show

Breaking: Planned Parenthood's Fate is Changing

Mar 30, 2025
Kristin Waggoner, President and CEO of the Alliance Defending Freedom, dives into the controversial role of Planned Parenthood, particularly their new focus on gender-affirming hormone care for teenagers. She discusses the implications of recent Supreme Court cases affecting funding, the ongoing debate over taxpayer dollars, and the urgent calls to defund the organization. Waggoner emphasizes the need for political accountability and critiques the ethics behind youth hormone treatments, framing it within broader healthcare and women’s rights discussions.
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  • The potential defunding of Planned Parenthood by the Trump administration challenges its financial reliance on taxpayer money and could reshape its future.
  • Concerns are rising about Planned Parenthood's rapid provision of gender-affirming hormone treatments to teens after minimal consultations, reflecting broader societal implications.

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Defunding Planned Parenthood

The recent decision by the Trump administration to potentially defund Planned Parenthood of Title X funds marks a significant shift in the financial landscape of the organization, which relies heavily on taxpayer money. Currently, Planned Parenthood receives approximately $700 million annually from taxpayers, a significant portion of which comes from Medicaid. This potential funding cut is framed within a broader context of ongoing Supreme Court arguments concerning the organization’s access to government funds, suggesting the possibility for states to choose not to fund Planned Parenthood. The implications of this decision are paramount, as it challenges the financial foundation of one of the largest abortion providers in the United States.

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