Donald Trump’s return to office will unfold in a post-Dobbs policy landscape. With a Republican trifecta, conservatives have a unique opportunity to define what pro-family and pro-life governance truly means. During the vice presidential debate, Senator JD Vance emphasized that when it comes to abortion, the Republican Party must earn “the American people’s trust back.” A crucial first step is to use the upcoming tax code overhaul to put American families first.
Trump didn’t campaign on a platform of federal abortion bans — he plans to leave that debate to the states. And while pro-life voters already expect Trump to roll back President Biden’s executive orders and regulations expanding access to abortion, there are also pro-family and pro-life laws his administration should pursue at the federal level. Parents facing uncertainty about welcoming and caring for a new child deserve real support. Strengthening the child tax credit (CTC) and introducing a baby bonus would provide critical help at the moment families need it most.
Pocketbook issues delivered Republicans their trifecta, and they remain central for many mothers who are grappling with the choice between a trip to the abortion clinic or a prenatal appointment. To honor the trust of the voters who put them in power, Republicans must prioritize pro-family tax policies. By building on a successful approach from Trump’s first term, they can deliver meaningful support to vulnerable mothers and families when it matters most.
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Daniel Darling is the director of the Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Seminary and the author of several books, including In Defense of Christian Patriotism, forthcoming from Broadside Books. Leah Libresco Sargeant is a senior policy analyst in Family Economic Security at the Niskanen Center. She runs the Substack community Other Feminisms.
