The Global Prolife Alliance (GPA) has appealed to Donald J. Trump to urgently reinstate the Protect Life Rule, warning that delays could weaken confidence among pro-life supporters and affect his political legacy.
In a letter dated April 26, 2026, signed by Prof. Dr Philip C. Njemanze, the group praised the policy as a major achievement of Trump’s first administration, saying it ensured Title X funds were not directed to organizations involved in abortion. GPA argued that restoring the rule would align with existing U.S. laws such as the Hyde Amendment, Title X of the Public Health Service Act, and the Rust v. Sullivan decision, which upheld federal authority to prevent taxpayer funding of abortion-related activities. The alliance urged Trump to take immediate action, describing the decision as one of the most consequential of his presidency and a defining test of his commitment to protecting unborn lives.
The Letter Reads:
26th April, 2026
The Honorable Donald J. Trump
45th and 47th President of the United States
c/o The Office of Donald J. Trump
725 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10022 Email: [email protected]
President Trump’s Legacy Hangs on the Protect Life Rule
Dear President Trump,
On behalf of the Global Prolife Alliance (GPA), we write to express our deep concern regarding the current status of pro-life policy within your administration, particularly the continued absence of action toward reinstating the Protect Life Rule.
During your first administration, the Protect Life Rule stood as a landmark achievement. It ensured that Title X funds were not directed to organizations involved in abortion, reflecting a clear and principled commitment to the protection of life. This policy not only fulfilled a key campaign promise but also demonstrated that strong pro-life convictions could be translated into effective and enforceable public policy.
For this reason, many within the pro-life community anticipated its prompt reinstatement upon your return to office. However, more than a year into the current term, there has been no visible effort to restore this critical safeguard. Of even greater concern is the continuation and extension of policies introduced under the previous administration, which run contrary to the foundational principles of the Protect Life Rule.
Importantly, the reinstatement of the Protect Life Rule is not only a matter of policy preference but is firmly grounded in long-standing U.S. law. The Hyde Amendment has, for decades, prohibited the use of federal funds for abortion, except in limited circumstances. Likewise, Title X of the Public Health Service Act explicitly provides that federal funds may not be used in programs where abortion is a method of family planning. This statutory interpretation was upheld by the United States Supreme Court in Rust v. Sullivan, affirming the authority of the federal government to ensure that taxpayer funds are not used to subsidize abortion-related activities. In addition, the Helms Amendment reflects a consistent legislative principle prohibiting the use of U.S. funds for abortion in the context of foreign assistance.
Taken together, these authorities establish a clear and consistent legal framework supporting policies such as the Protect Life Rule. Its reinstatement would therefore represent not only a restoration of prior policy but also a reaffirmation of existing law and precedent.
We respectfully submit that the continued delay risks undermining the confidence of pro-life advocates who have long supported your leadership on this issue. The protection of life, particularly in the context of federal funding, remains a matter of urgent moral and public importance.
We therefore urge your administration to take immediate and decisive steps toward reinstating the Protect Life Rule and reaffirming its commitment to policies that align with established legal authorities and the protection of human life.
This stands as one of the most consequential decisions of your presidency. It will define, in moral and historical terms, the difference between your administration and the last in its impact on the lives of millions of unborn children. The question is stark and unavoidable: will your administration act to defend these innocent lives, or permit their continued destruction under federal policy? As it is written in Revelation 6:9, the souls cry out before God from beneath the altar. Many people of faith see in this a solemn reminder that innocent blood calls out for justice. Leaders, therefore, bear a grave responsibility before God and history for how they protect the most vulnerable. We urge you to choose the path that upholds life, justice, and righteousness.
We remain hopeful that your leadership will once again reflect the strong pro-life stance that has defined your legacy in this area.
Respectfully,
Global Prolife Alliance (GPA)
PCNjemanze
Prof. Dr Philip C. Njemanze MD (Hons)
Chairman, Global Prolife Alliance (GPA).
cc. Members of the United States Congress; United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
