Former Vice President Mike Pence isn’t one to mince words when it comes to conservative causes, and his latest push is all about stripping away taxpayer dollars from organizations like Planned Parenthood. In an exclusive chat with Fox News Digital, Pence is rallying Congressional Republicans to block federal funding for abortion providers, emphasizing that failing to act would basically hand over a giant check to these groups right on Independence Day. It’s a bold stance from a guy who’s been a reliable voice for pro-life advocates, and he’s tying it into a broader roadmap from his think tank, the Advancing American Freedom Foundation, or AAFF. This isn’t just talk—it’s a detailed plan with 20 solid priorities aimed at a potential “Reconciliation 2.0” package, designed to tackle everything from government waste to stricter voting rules. Pence argues that pro-life Americans deserve better, and he’s making it clear this is non-negotiable.
At the heart of Pence’s urgency is a temporary ban on Medicaid funding for abortion providers that was tucked into a massive bill—the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill. This pause is set to expire on July 4, America’s 250th birthday, and Pence warns that without action, it could turn into a corporate giveaway. Imagine celebrating independence with your hard-earned taxes going straight to Planned Parenthood’s coffers—that’s the nightmare scenario he’s describing. “Congressional Republicans must deliver for pro-life Americans by extending the ban on federal funding for Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers,” Pence said in his conversation with Fox News. He added a pointed jab: “If Congress does not act, Planned Parenthood will celebrate America’s 250th birthday with taxpayer funding. Renewed federal funding for Planned Parenthood is unacceptable to me and to millions of pro-life Americans across the United States.” It’s personal for Pence, and he’s framing it as a moral imperative that conservatives can’t afford to ignore.
Beyond the direct defunding, Pence’s AAFF team has thought through the obstacles. If Congress struggles to cut off the cash entirely, they suggest a clever workaround: impose a new tax on abortion providers that matches the exact amount of Medicaid money they pocket each year. It’s like turning the tables—using their own abundance against them. This shows how seriously they’re taking the strategy, ensuring no stone is left unturned in their pro-life crusade. The roadmap itself is a blueprint for action, outlining steps to not just defund but to reshape policy in a conservative direction. Pence recently stepped into the news for vowing to challenge President Trump if he strays from the conservative path, so this move fits right into his role as a watchdog for the right-wing agenda.
But defunding abortion providers is just the tip of the iceberg in this 20-point plan. The AAFF is also targeting companies that knowingly hire illegal immigrants, pushing for penalties that would make it a lot less profitable to skirt labor laws. Voter integrity gets a major boost with proposals for strict citizenship and address checks—something many conservatives have been clamoring for, especially after past election debates. There’s even a recommendation to repeal subsidies for “green energy” initiatives, arguing that they distort markets and waste taxpayer dollars. It’s a mix of pragmatism and ideology, aiming to reduce government overreach while rewarding good behavior in business and society.
Digging deeper, the roadmap gets into family-focused ideas like expanding tax-advantaged savings accounts known as “Trump Accounts” for kids’ futures— a nod to the family’s financial security that echoes Trump’s own push for economic empowerment. Education reform is another big win in their book, with rewards for states adopting school choice programs that let parents pick better options for their children. On the spending side, they’re proposing slashes to federal outlays by penalizing states guilty of handing out fraudulent or improper Medicaid and welfare payments. It’s all about efficiency—trimming the fat where bureaucracy breeds waste, and ensuring every dollar goes to deserving causes. You can almost feel the frustration with red tape in these suggestions; Pence and his team seem eager to clean house.
Pence summed it up eloquently when he said, “By sending 20 solid, conservative policy proposals to Congress that will help eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse, strength election integrity, and expand on the tax policy wins of the One Big Beautiful Bill, the policy team at Advancing American Freedom Foundation continues to directly impact the day-to-day policy debate in Washington, D.C.” He went on to stress the value of think tanks like his, calling them “essential to advancing conservative policy through the legislative process.” It’s a call to allies in Congress to use these ideas as their playbook. Fox News Digital reached out to Planned Parenthood for a response, but as of now, they haven’t commented. If you’re following this closely, you might want to check out the Fox News app for more updates on how this unfolds—just click here to download it and stay in the loop. Pence’s roadmap isn’t just policy; it’s a rallying cry for conservatives ready to steer the country back to what they see as its founding principles.
