Trump Restoring Millions To Family Planning

In a shocking reversal of Biden-era policy, the Trump administration has reinstated nearly $2 million in Title X funding to the states of Oklahoma and Tennessee, delivering a major win for states that value life, family, and local control.

Federal Dollars Return to Red States

The Oklahoma State Department of Health confirmed it has received $1.96 million under the Title X family planning program, with the potential for more. Tennessee officials also confirmed they were awarded funding, though plans for distribution are still being finalized.

These funds were previously blocked by the Biden administration, which demanded that all Title X recipients provide abortion referrals—a mandate that both states rightly rejected.

What Is Title X and Why Was It Controversial?

Title X is the only federal program dedicated to reproductive healthcare for low-income Americans. It funds nearly 4,000 clinics and serves millions of people nationwide.

But under Biden, the program was weaponized to push abortion access—even in states that have pro-life laws. In 2023, Oklahoma and Tennessee were kicked out of the program for refusing to comply with these controversial requirements.

Rather than bend the knee to Washington bureaucrats, both states filed lawsuits, standing firm on moral and constitutional grounds.

Trump’s Bold Action Bypasses Bureaucracy

Now, under President Trump’s leadership, the federal government has returned funding to these states—without requiring an application and outside the normal process. According to Clare Coleman, president of the National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association, this move is unprecedented.

“The government did something I have never seen before,” Coleman said. “It made an award without an application and outside of a competitive cycle.”

This bold step sends a clear message: states that defend life and liberty will no longer be punished by politically motivated policies.

Trump’s Broader Crackdown on Radical Providers

This news came just one day after the Trump administration pulled funding from 16 groups, including nine Planned Parenthood affiliates—organizations long criticized for their aggressive abortion agenda.

As of now, seven states—including California, Hawaii, and Maine—have no Title X-funded clinics, reflecting growing resistance to federally imposed mandates.

What This Means for the Future of Healthcare Policy

President Trump’s decision to support Oklahoma and Tennessee is part of a larger shift toward local control, family values, and respect for life. By rejecting the bureaucratic strong-arming of the past administration, Trump is once again putting America First—this time in healthcare.

For millions of Americans aged 50 and up, this represents a turning point in how federal healthcare policy respects state rights and moral convictions.