The executive order, signed on January 24, reverses the 2021 directive by former President Joe Biden

Speaker Mike Johnson Signals Renewed Push to Defund Planned Parenthood

Speaking on Fox News’ The Story with Martha MacCallum on December 5, Johnson made his stance clear. When asked directly if he aims to eliminate funding for abortion organizations like Planned Parenthood, he responded, “I’d like to, that’s for sure.” He emphasized that the process requires building consensus and securing the necessary votes in both chambers of Congress.