The march with an expected 100,000 people will be the centerpiece for three days of activities that include a youth rally, a Christian rock concert and an expo featuring anti-abortion organizations and ministries.
WASHINGTON — In a pivotal year in the legal battle over abortion, tens of thousands of anti-abortion activists were expected to gather in Washington, D.C., on Friday for thethat will feature President Donald Trump as the first sitting president to appear in person at the event in its 47-year history.
Trump also appeared to make a reference to impeachment by telling abortion opponents: "They are coming after me because I am fighting for you." “We are fighting for women and babies,” she said. “We’re standing for the women who need to be strong so they don’t get an abortion.” The high court will likely rule on a similar law in Louisiana, requiring abortion providers to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals.
“I think it’s a brilliant move,” said Ralph Reed, chair of the Faith and Freedom Coalition and one of Trump’s most prominent evangelical supporters. Reed said the president’s appearance would “energize and remind pro-life voters what a great friend this president and administration has been.”Hours before Trump's address, his re-election campaign announced creation of a"Pro-Life Voices for Trump" coalition.
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