Summary

Donald Trump signed an executive order reinstating the “Mexico City policy,” halting U.S. aid to groups providing abortion services, counseling, or advocacy overseas.

First introduced in 1984, the policy is traditionally tied to Republican administrations but now impacts billions in global health aid due to Trump’s expanded scope.

Critics warn it limits access to contraception, forces unsafe abortions, and destabilizes global health programs.

Trump also signed a second order banning federal abortion funding and rolled back Biden-era protections.