GOOD!
Posted on 01/21/2025 10:40:56 PM PST by Morgana
“I’ve always been personally Pro-Life…” Pete Hegseth proclaimed at his confirmation hearing last week.
Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Defense Department, attended his confirmation hearing on January 14. During these hearings, a committee asks questions to determine if the nominee is qualified and trustworthy for their position. For over four hours, Hegseth answered various questions, including whether the military should pay for travel related to abortions.
As of right now, a military servicewoman or a qualifying dependent can abort their precious baby on taxpayers’ dime.
Hawaiian Senator Hirono questioned his thoughts on this policy, saying, “Current GOP Policy allows servicemembers and eligible dependents to be reimbursed for travel associated with non-covered reproductive healthcare, including abortions. Will you maintain this common-sense policy?”
“Senator, I’ve always been personally Pro-Life, I know President Trump has as well; we will review all policies but our standard is whatever the president wants on this particular issue, with my advice, I will take a look at but-”
Interrupting his statement, Hirono concluded, “Okay so um, haha, if the president tells you that this common-sense policy will not be maintained, you will not enable our service members to seek reproductive care. That’s what it sounds like to me. I’m not hearing answers to my questions.”
“I don’t think that the federal government should be funding travel for abortion,” Hegseth confirmed.
President Trump earned an incredible Pro-Life record in his first term but later pledged to veto a national abortion ban on the 2024 campaign trail. Still, Trump has the opportunity to use his position to protect babies from abortion. This includes placing Pro-Life officials around him who will influence his decision-making.
Hegseth highlighted that when he and President Trump look over defense policies, he will give his advice to remove federally funded abortion travel for the military. This is huge!
This policy currently allows service members, including those stationed in Texas, to be reimbursed for abortion travel, with up to 21 days of leave.
Join us in prayer, asking the Lord to guide Pete Hegseth in his efforts to end military-funded abortion travel.
Military should not be funding this.
As Pete himself likes to quote: Deus vult. “God wills it”
When a military servicemember becomes pregnant she should be required to provide the name of the father, if he’s a servicemember he should be required to submit to a paternity test. This would ensure that the child gets proper medical benefits. And that taxpayers aren’t paying for something they shouldn’t, example if the father is a civilian. The same paternity testing should apply to military spouses before DOD picks up the expense of the child’s birth.
Yep. No way should the taxpayers be stuck paying for this.
Learning to send quick telegram prayers. "Dear God, help confirm nominations, Stop. Especially give a clear voice to Pete Hegseth. Stop.
And please counter Chris Murphy who seems to be working overtime and against. Stop.
I don’t think it’s right for the American military to pay the bill to kill Americans.
That POS Hirono will oppose Mr. Hegseth no matter what he says ... might as well just shove the truth down her throat.
Mercilessly.
Hirono is the dumbest pos around.
ANY female in the military in any capacity should have birth control implants until they permanently leave the military.
And please save us from the Democrats!
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