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Trump Administration Blocks VA Abortion Services for Veterans

12/23/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration barred Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from providing abortion services to veterans and their dependents, including in rape or incest.
The move followed a Department of Justice memo stating the VA lacks authority for such services.
The ban revokes a Biden-era policy that allowed limited abortion counseling.
VA press secretary Peter Kasperowicz confirmed compliance with the memo.
A final regulation on this policy remains pending.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration barred Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from providing abortion services to veterans and their dependents, including in rape or incest.
The move followed a Department of Justice memo stating the VA lacks authority for such services.
The ban revokes a Biden-era policy that allowed limited abortion counseling.
VA press secretary Peter Kasperowicz confirmed compliance with the memo.
A final regulation on this policy remains pending.