
Vice President J.D. Vance spoke at the March for Life in Washington, D.C., emphasizing the importance of reversing the declining birthrate in the United States. Addressing thousands of pro-life advocates, he stressed the need to foster a culture that encourages young couples to build families rather than viewing children as financial or social burdens.
Vance criticized what he called a widespread mentality of self-centeredness that discourages family growth. He argued that government policies have long ignored the needs of American families, instead focusing on immigration to compensate for the population shortfall. He urged policymakers to prioritize measures that empower parents and create an environment where having children is seen as a positive step.
🚨JD VANCE: "Let me put it very simply. I want more babies in the United States of America." pic.twitter.com/uNuiqG1GxS
— Autism Capital 🧩 (@AutismCapital) January 24, 2025
Highlighting the Trump administration’s commitment to family values, Vance pointed to policies aimed at easing the financial challenges of raising children. He noted that steps such as enhancing tax credits and supporting pro-life organizations would help reverse the country’s declining birthrate by providing practical assistance to parents.
"We march to proclaim and live out the sacred truth that every single child is a miracle and a gift from God."
-Vice President JD Vance pic.twitter.com/C2bfw6v6v3
— March for Life (@March_for_Life) January 24, 2025
Supporters at the rally responded enthusiastically to Vance’s remarks, with many expressing optimism about the administration’s direction. Attendees shared their own experiences, voicing a desire to see more efforts that make it easier to start and raise a family without facing undue economic pressure.
Vice President JD Vance is dropping TRUTH BOMBS at the March for Life:
“The benchmark of national success is not our GDP number or stock market but whether people feel they can raise thriving and healthy families in our country,"
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— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 24, 2025
In addition to advocating for pro-family policies, Vance called for a cultural shift in how society views parenthood. He emphasized that every child is a blessing and argued that the nation’s success should not be measured by economic indicators alone, but by the strength and well-being of its families.
J. D. Vance chose the March for Life as his first public event as Vice President.
God bless this man, and God bless America. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/SqcEVLYRbW
— Fr Calvin Robinson (@calvinrobinson) January 24, 2025
Vance’s speech comes amid ongoing legislative efforts to protect the unborn and provide additional support for parents, reflecting a broader push by pro-life advocates to encourage a family-centered national agenda.
JD Vance at the March for Life:
"I’d get frustrated that people could look at a picture of a baby on an ultrasound and see not a human being, but just a clump of cells… it is a blessing to know the truth, and the truth is that unborn life is worthy of protection." pic.twitter.com/x4nxlNDqXu
— Anna Lulis (@annamlulis) January 25, 2025