Republicans have not defunded Planned Parenthood despite prior pledges

A commentary published Saturday by washingtontimes.com states that Republicans have not ended federal funding for Planned Parenthood despite earlier pledges. The piece notes that nearly one-third of GOP voters said they are less likely to vote if abortion goes unaddressed, citing a February Cygnal poll.

Funding mechanisms The commentary says the Trump administration could pursue debarment through executive branch agencies to remove Planned Parenthood from federal grants of $25,000 or more without new legislation. It adds that a review at the Small Business Administration could examine the organization’s finances and determine eligibility for continued funding.

Voter attitudes According to a January poll by Students for Life’s Demetree Institute for Pro-Life Advancement conducted by Survey USA, nearly half of youth voters supported a debarment investigation while 27 percent opposed it. The same poll found that 50 percent of respondents believe other providers could deliver the non-abortion services Planned Parenthood offers.

The commentary states that Planned Parenthood recently received more federal funds than in prior periods, even after a one-year funding restriction under the One Big Beautiful Bill.