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June 25, 2025
News

Police Demand Resignation of Vice Mayor Who Urged ‘Cholo’ Gangsters to Confront ICE.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Cudahy Vice Mayor Cynthia Gonzalez encouraged criminal “cholos” to defend their “turf” against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), causing a major police union to demand her resignation.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Cynthia Gonzalez, ICE, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL), and Los Angeles-based street gangs, including 18th Street and Florencia 13.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The video was posted on social media recently and has since been deleted. Gonzalez is the Vice Mayor of Cudahy, a city in southeast Los Angeles County.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Where’s the leadership at? Because you guys are all about territory… And now that your hood’s being invaded by the biggest gang there is, there ain’t a peep out of you.” – Cynthia Gonzalez

🎯IMPACT: DHS linked Gonzalez’s rhetoric to a reported 500 percent increase in assaults on ICE officers and warned that federal agents would prosecute offenders to the fullest extent of the law.

IN FULL

The Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL), representing close to 9,000 members of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), is demanding the resignation of Cynthia Gonzalez, Vice Mayor of Cudahy, a city in Los Angeles County, California. Gonzalez appeared to call on street gangs to organize violent action against federal immigration agents.

“I wanna know where all the cholos are at in Los Angeles. 18th Street, Florencia. Where’s the leadership at? Because, you guys are all about territory… and now that your hood’s being invaded by the biggest gang there is, there ain’t a peep out of you,” she complained.

“Dude, [federal law enforcement] are running amok all up in yo streets and in yo city… So, whoever’s the leadership over there, just get your f**king members in order.”

The LAPPL, whose members were targeted by pro-illegal immigrant rioters after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) began detaining illegals in L.A., including mass shooters and child molesters, condemned her comments. “The 18th Street and Florencia street gangs are notoriously dangerous Los Angeles-based criminal enterprises,” they stressed, noting that the gangs “rule their ‘turfs’ through intimidation, violence, and murder, and finance their operations through the sale of narcotics and illegal firearms, prostitution, and protection rackets.”

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has also condemned Gonzalez’s video, accusing her of encouraging violence against law enforcement. DHS linked her comments to a reported 500 percent increase in assaults on ICE officers and warned that any attacks on federal officers would be met with full prosecution. Gonzalez reportedly deleted the video shortly after posting it, and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents visited her home following the incident.

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June 25, 2025
Jack Montgomery
Crime
Politics

The Democrats’ Muslim Socialist NYC Mayoral Candidate Wants to Defund the Police and ‘Abolish’ Prison.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Democratic Party’s newly minted candidate for New York City Mayor, Zohran Kwame Mamdani, has a history of campaigning to defund the police and “abolish” the prison system.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Zohran Kwame Mamdani, Democratic Party voters, New York City electorate.

📍WHEN & WHERE: New York City, over the course of Mamdani’s political career.

💬KEY QUOTE: “As socialists, we believe people should not have to endure the violence & coercion of a criminal-legal system that props up the exploitation of the market by surveilling, caging & killing those fighting to survive under capitalism. We can abolish that system.” — Zohran Mamdani.

🎯IMPACT: Mamdani’s victory signals growing momentum within the modern Democratic Party for radical criminal justice policies, including prison abolition and police defunding.

IN FULL

Zohran Kwame Mamdani, the “progressive Muslim immigrant” who won the New York mayoral primary for the Democratic Party overnight, wants to “decarcerate” the city’s prisons and jails, arguing that “our prison system relies on dehumanization and brutality, so the goal must be to abolish this exploitative system entirely” in a 2021 social media post.

The Queens assemblyman has made “decarceration” a key theme of his political career, having also stated the previous year that, “We can’t reform a system working exactly as designed – to control Black, brown & poor New Yorkers. We need to defund the police, get them out of matters they have no business in, free the thousands locked up unjustly & invest the savings in those most impacted by state violence.”

He continued: “As socialists, we believe people should not have to endure the violence & coercion of a criminal-legal system that props up the exploitation of the market by surveilling, caging & killing those fighting to survive under capitalism. We can abolish that system.”

This activism continued into 2022, with Mamdani telling the LGBTQ-oriented Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club, “I will… work to dismantle mass incarceration in New York by opposing the construction of new state prisons and jails, divesting from our $3 billion/year carceral system, and investing in jobs, services, and restorative justice approaches… I also support the abolition of felony disenfranchisement, including for incarcerated New Yorkers, as we work toward full decarceration of our state.”

In office, Mamdani has backed policies to end cash bail, release prisoners in their fifties, give prisoners the vote, and decriminalize prostitution.

He also argues that “Defunding the police is a feminist issue” because “Women, especially trans women, are disproportionately impacted by police violence & the violence of incarceration.”

Image by Bingjiefu He.

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June 25, 2025
Immigration

ICE Has Detained a Record-Breaking Number of Illegals Under Trump.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Illegal immigration detention numbers under the Trump administration have reached record levels, with over 56,000 migrants currently detained.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Trump administration figures, including United States Homeland Security Advisor Stephen Miller and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, have spearheaded the expansion of immigration enforcement efforts.

📍WHEN & WHERE: As of June 2025, detention numbers have surpassed prior records, with enforcement operations occurring nationwide.

🎯IMPACT: The detention surge has strained ICE’s budget, with the agency reportedly $1 billion over its annual allocation. However, Congressional Republicans are working to boost immigration enforcement funding through President Donald J. Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.”

IN FULL

Illegal immigration detention numbers in the United States have reached historic levels under President Donald J. Trump, with at least 56,000 migrants currently in custody. However, federal government data suggests the number could be as high as 59,000, significantly exceeding the agency’s capacity and surpassing previous records.

The administration has implemented aggressive enforcement tactics, including declaring an invasion by foreign gang members and invoking emergency powers to expedite deportations. The temporary protected status (TPS) abused by the Biden government to admit over 800,000 immigrants from countries like Cuba, Haiti, and Venezuela has been revoked, clearing the way for the deportation of even more illegal immigrants.

Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff for policy, has pushed for an increase in daily arrests, aiming for 3,000 per day. Federal resources, including law enforcement agencies like the FBI and DEA, have been redirected to support immigration enforcement. Additionally, partnerships with local police departments have further bolstered these efforts.

However, ICE faces significant budgetary challenges, with reports suggesting the agency is $1 billion over its annual allocation and could run out of funds in the coming months. To meet the costs, President Trump and Congressional Republicans are looking to boost resources for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ICE through provisions in reconciliation legislation—known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill”—which will likely be taken up by the U.S. Senate later this week.

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June 25, 2025
Economy
News

The Electric Vehicle Market Is Booming — But Not for Musk’s Tesla.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Tesla’s sales in Europe have dropped for five consecutive months, even as overall electric vehicle (EV) sales in the region have increased.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Tesla, Elon Musk, European and Chinese EV manufacturers, and AJ Bell investment director Russ Mould.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The sales decline occurred over the past five months in the European Union (EU) and United Kingdom.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Musk’s outspokenness is becoming a liability for Tesla shareholders.” – Russ Mould.

🎯IMPACT: Tesla’s European market share has fallen to 1.2 percent, and its stock has experienced significant volatility due to various factors, including Elon Musk’s public statements.

IN FULL

Tesla has experienced a significant decline in sales across Europe, marking five consecutive months of falling numbers. This comes despite an overall increase in electric vehicle (EV) sales in the region, which rose by 27.2 percent during the same period.

The company saw a 27.9 percent year-on-year drop in sales through May, reducing its market share in Europe to just 1.2 percent. Analysts point to an ageing model range and rising competition from European and Chinese manufacturers as key factors. Tesla released a revamped Model Y in March to address these challenges.

Additionally, protests against owner Elon Musk have been held globally, with some Tesla owners selling their vehicles. Footage of Tesla’s driverless vehicles reportedly operating erratically has also drawn scrutiny from a U.S. safety body. Investment director Russ Mould stated, “Musk’s outspokenness is becoming a liability for Tesla shareholders.”

Elon Musk’s public exchanges have contributed to Tesla’s stock volatility. A social media dispute with President Donald J. Trump in June led to a $99 billion loss in Tesla’s market cap in a single day. Musk later expressed regret over some of his comments.

The news is just the latest blow for Musk, who also saw a major failure in his company SpaceX recently, when the company’s Starship spacecraft exploded in Texas.

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June 25, 2025
Jack Montgomery
NatSec
News

‘Daddy’ Trump Scores ‘Monumental Win’ Over NATO — But One Member Faces Trade Sanctions.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: NATO leaders agreed to raise annual defense spending to 5% of GDP, following pressure from President Donald J. Trump, who also warned Spain of trade consequences for non-compliance.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, NATO member nations, and the Spanish government

📍WHEN & WHERE: June 26, 2025, NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands

💬KEY QUOTE: “This would not have happened if you would not have been elected in 2016 and re-elected last year… so I want to thank you.” – Mark Rutte

🎯IMPACT: The agreement marks a seismic policy shift within NATO, realigns financial responsibility, and reaffirms Trump’s influence over transatlantic defense policy.

IN FULL

President Donald J. Trump on Wednesday celebrated a major policy breakthrough as NATO allies agreed to boost their defense spending to five percent of GDP annually—a goal Trump has pushed since his first election in 2016. “It’s a monumental win for the United States, because we were carrying much more than our fair share,” Trump told reporters after the summit concluded in The Hague.

Speaking alongside Trump, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte acknowledged the American First leader’s role in driving the agreement, acknowledging: “This would not have happened if you would not have been elected in 2016 and re-elected last year… so I want to thank you.” Rutte emphasized the need to “equalise with the United States” and keep Europe safe in the face of growing threats.

In a moment that quickly went viral, Rutte also defended Trump’s sharp rhetoric towards Israel and Iran over ceasefire violations, joking, “Daddy has to use tough language.” The President had chastised both nations for continuing to fight while the ceasefire was pending and shortly after it was supposed to come into force, telling reporters that their governments “don’t know what the f**k they’re doing.”

Socialist-led Spain has proved to be a wrinkle in the defense spending pledge, insisting on an opt-out. Trump has warned they will face punishment for this, saying, “They want a little bit of a free ride, but they’ll have to pay it back to us on trade, because I’m not going to let that happen. It’s unfair.”

This could lead to friction with the European Union (EU), as EU members—including Spain—must follow a common policy on external commerce and, potentially dragging the entire bloc into a Spanish-American trade clash.

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June 25, 2025
Crime
Immigration
Politics

Dem Congresswoman to Plead Not Guilty to Assaulting ICE Personnel.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) is facing charges for impeding Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents during an altercation at an immigration facility in May.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Rep. LaMonica McIver, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, and federal agents.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The incident occurred on May 9 at the Delaney Hall immigration facility in New Jersey. McIver is expected to plead “not guilty” to charges in court on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The facts of this case will prove I was simply doing my job and will expose these proceedings for what they are: a brazen attempt at political intimidation.” – Rep. LaMonica McIver.

🎯IMPACT: McIver faces up to 17 years in prison if convicted on all charges.

IN FULL

Representative LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) is set to appear in court to face charges stemming from a May 9 incident at the Delaney Hall immigration facility. McIver is accused of forcibly impeding federal officers during the attempted arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka. The charges include allegations that McIver physically obstructed officers, using her arms to block and strike them.

According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), Baraka had entered a secured area of the facility and refused to leave when asked by federal agents. As officers attempted to arrest him, McIver allegedly intervened, using physical force against the agents. Each of the first two counts against McIver carries a maximum sentence of eight years, while a third count carries up to one year.

Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba, who has previously represented President Donald J. Trump, is overseeing the prosecution. Habba stated that McIver “assaulted, impeded, and interfered with law enforcement.” In response, McIver has denied the charges, asserting that the case is a politically motivated attempt to intimidate her.

“The facts of this case will prove I was simply doing my job and will expose these proceedings for what they are: a brazen attempt at political intimidation,” McIver said in a statement. She added, “This indictment is no more justified than the original charge and is an effort by Trump’s administration to dodge accountability for the chaos ICE caused and scare me out of doing the work I was elected to do.”

Meanwhile, the Campaign for Accountability, a liberal watchdog group, has filed an ethics complaint against Habba, accusing her of targeting McIver and Baraka for their involvement in the protest and oversight visit. The group alleges the charges are politically motivated. Baraka, who was arrested during the incident, had a trespassing charge against him dismissed.

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June 25, 2025
Jack Montgomery
War
World

Iran Just Voted to Stop Cooperating With the UN’s Nuclear Watchdog.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Iranian lawmakers voted to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)—the United Nations (UN) nuclear watchdog—over its refusal to condemn recent Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Iranian lawmakers, Iran’s Guardian Council, the IAEA, Israel, and the United States.

📍WHEN & WHERE: June 25, 2025, Tehran, Iran

💬KEY QUOTE: “The International Atomic Energy Agency, which refused to even marginally condemn the attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities, put its international credibility up for auction.” – Iranian Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.

🎯IMPACT: The move threatens international monitoring of Iran’s nuclear program and reescalates tensions after a 12-day conflict involving Israeli and U.S. strikes.

IN FULL

Iran’s parliament voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), amid backlash over the United Nations (UN) nuclear watchdog’s refusal to condemn Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear infrastructure. The decision followed a 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran, with the U.S. joining for a one-strike operation against hardened Iranian atomic sites.

Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused the IAEA of selling out its credibility by not condemning the attacks. “The International Atomic Energy Agency, which refused to even marginally condemn the attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities, put its international credibility up for auction,” he declared during the session, as broadcast by state TV.

The legislation calls for Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization to suspend cooperation with the UN body until the security of Iran’s nuclear sites is guaranteed. The measure passed with 221 votes in favor, one abstention, and zero opposition. Final implementation still awaits approval by the Guardian Council, the Islamist clerical body that vets all Iranian legislation.

During the session, lawmakers erupted into chants of “Death to America” and “Death to Israel.” The outburst followed strikes by Israel on June 13 targeting Iran, followed by American strikes on the Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz nuclear sites ahead of a Tuesday ceasefire agreement brokered by U.S. President Donald J. Trump.

Since the beginning of the hostilities, Iranian officials have condemned the IAEA’s inaction, arguing it failed to uphold its mandate of ensuring the safety and integrity of nuclear facilities. Israel’s strikes were precipitated in part by an IAEA report warning Iran was violating its obligations on uranium enrichment by building up a stockpile more suited for nuclear weapons than civil nuclear energy.

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June 24, 2025
Media
News

Soros Org Files Lawsuit Against Trump FTC.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Media Matters for America has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), accusing it of conducting a retaliatory investigation allegedly influenced by President Donald J. Trump and Elon Musk.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Media Matters for America, the FTC, Elon Musk, and the Trump administration.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The lawsuit was filed on Monday in Washington, D.C.

💬KEY QUOTE: “This is a significant free-speech issue, and Media Matters will not back down from this fight.” – Angelo Carusone

🎯IMPACT: Media Matters claims the investigation has disrupted its operations, including layoffs and strained partnerships with advocacy groups.

IN FULL

George Soros-funded activist group Media Matters for America has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), alleging that the agency is conducting a retaliatory investigation influenced by President Donald J. Trump and Elon Musk. The supposed “media watchdog” claims that the FTC is using its authority to “silence and harass” the organization.

In a statement, Angelo Carusone, chairman and president of Media Matters, described the case as a “significant free-speech issue” and vowed not to back down. “If the Trump administration is allowed to use this unlawful investigation to punish legitimate reporting on behalf of a political ally, then there is nothing to stop it from targeting anyone who stands up and exercises their rights,” Carusone claimed.

The FTC has issued Civil Investigative Demand letters, akin to subpoenas, requiring Media Matters and other organizations to provide detailed information about their operations, finances, and communications. Media Matters has asked a federal judge in Washington, D.C., to halt the investigation, claiming it violates the organization’s First Amendment rights.

The group has also alleged that the investigation, along with pressure from the Trump administration, Republican state attorneys, and Elon Musk, has disrupted its fundraising efforts, resulting in layoffs and strained relationships with other advocacy groups. Media Matters contends that some organizations now fear associating with it due to potential retribution.

The FTC declined to comment on the lawsuit, and Musk’s platform X, formerly known as Twitter, did not respond to inquiries. This legal action follows a November 2023 lawsuit by X against Media Matters, in which Musk accused the group of manipulating data to harm the platform’s reputation and chase away major advertisers in a targeted campaign.

Media Matters was founded by David Brock, a longtime ally of Hillary Clinton. Brock also founded the SuperPAC American Bridge 21st Century, which raised $150 million in 2024.

The FTC investigation into Media Matters comes as another Democratic group, the major fundraising platform ActBlue, is also facing legal scrutiny. The organization is alleged to have had lax donation requirements in the past, which could have allowed fraudulent contributions, such as foreign donations, using prepaid credit cards.

In April, President Trump announced that he would crack down on foreign donations in American elections. Attorney General Pam Bondi is examining whether ActBlue had facilitated “dummy” accounts to allow foreign nationals to donate to them and other Democratic entities.

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June 24, 2025
Media
Politics

Tucker Carlson Says Murdochs Asked Him to Challenge Trump for GOP Nomination — After Firing Him.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Tucker Carlson alleged that the Murdoch family asked him to run against Donald J. Trump for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination—after firing him from Fox News.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, Rupert Murdoch, Lachlan Murdoch, and President Trump.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Carlson says this occurred in May 2023, following his termination in April 2023, as discussed on his show with guest Clayton Morris in June 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The Murdochs really hate Trump. Like, there’s no one who hates Trump more than the Murdochs,” said Carlson.

🎯IMPACT: The revelation adds to ongoing speculation about the Murdoch family’s attitude towards the Trump administration, with the President having heavily criticized Fox News in recent weeks.

IN FULL

Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson has claimed that the Murdoch family—owners of Fox News, the Wall Street Journal, and The New York Post—urged him to run against Donald J. Trump in the 2024 Republican presidential primary. Carlson made the claim during a conversation with guest Clayton Morris on his show.

“The Murdochs really hate Trump. Like, there’s no one who hates Trump more than the Murdochs,” Carlson told Morris. He went on to allege that in May 2023, just a month after his firing, Lachlan Murdoch directly proposed the idea of him running against Trump for the Republican nomination, with the promise of full backing from their media empire.

“I got fired in April of 2023. In May of 2023, they asked me to run for President against Trump and said they would back me. Obviously, I’m not gonna be running for any office,” Carlson said, adding, “I like Trump!”

Morris pressed for clarification, asking if the suggestion came directly from Lachlan Murdoch. Carlson confirmed, stating, “Yeah, Lachlan Murdoch said, ‘You should run… We’ll back you, the whole thing.’” He continued, “I was still under contract, but they canceled my show. ‘You should run, we support you, you should run.’”

Carlson also suggested that the Murdochs’ motivation was to counter Trump’s presidential campaign, with Morris summarizing, “We want to stop Trump.” Carlson replied, “Yeah, well, he was running.”

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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June 24, 2025
Health
News

Poll: Most Americans Don’t Want to Fund Abortions and Sex Changes for Children, Actually.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A new poll reveals strong opposition among American voters to taxpayer funding for organizations involved in abortions and child sex changes.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Life Leadership Conference, registered voters, and organizations like Planned Parenthood.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The overwhelming majority of Americans strongly oppose their tax dollars bankrolling organizations that target minors for irreversible, sterilizing sex-change treatments and abortions—especially without parental involvement or consent.” – David Bereit.

🎯IMPACT: The poll highlights bipartisan opposition to taxpayer funding of abortion and so-called “gender-affirming care” for children.

IN FULL

A new poll conducted by the Life Leadership Conference reveals that 64 percent of registered voters oppose taxpayer funding for organizations that provide puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and other gender transition treatments for minors. Among these, 51 percent strongly opposed such funding.

The poll found significant opposition across political lines, with 76 percent of Republicans and 71 percent of independents against such funding. Democrats were evenly split at 44 percent in favor and 44 percent opposed. Executive Director of the Life Leadership Conference, David Bereit, commented, “The overwhelming majority of Americans strongly oppose their tax dollars bankrolling organizations that target minors for irreversible, sterilizing sex-change treatments and abortions — especially without parental involvement or consent.”

Further questions in the poll addressed taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood, particularly in light of recent investigations by Live Action, which found the organization providing hormone treatments to minors as young as 16 with limited parental consent or medical oversight. Sixty percent of voters opposed taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood, while 32 percent supported it.

When asked about funding organizations that provide abortions to minors without parental notification or consent, 67 percent of respondents opposed such funding, with 27 percent in favor. Opposition was strong among Republicans (79 percent) and independents (69 percent), but 53 percent of Democrats also expressed disapproval.

Bereit added, “Taxpayer funding should uplift American families, not Planned Parenthood—an organization actively undermining parents and harming children.”

President Donald J. Trump already halted all federal funding for transgender treatments for children earlier his year via executive order, though some healthcare facilities have chosen to ignore the directive.

Image by Robin Marty.

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