Staff Reports
The changes unfolding during President Trump’s second term are proof that the wheels of progress are still turning, even if they’re moving at a Trumpian pace. Recently, a surprising alteration made its way to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website that sends a clear message about what society should be prioritizing. If one tries to search for “abortion” now, they’ll be met with a link that offers the alternative of “adoption.” Talk about a plot twist that suggests a new chapter in the pro-life narrative.
At the end of January, several government websites, including the CDC’s, mysteriously went dark. When they flickered back to life, one found this notable change to their search engine results. This isn’t just some clerical error; it’s an intentional nudge toward redirecting the conversation towards adoption rather than the grim statistics associated with abortion. While it’s uncertain when exactly this shift occurred during the website’s downtime, connecting the dots to Trump’s administration seems all too fitting.
Trump might not be leading the charge with protest signs in hand against the abortion industry—after all, he is not exactly the face of a radical pro-life campaign—but he has certainly shifted the tides following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The battle has been returned to the states, and though many conservative stalwarts yearn for a more aggressive federal stance, the simple fact that the CDC isn’t cheerleading abortion anymore is a step in the right direction when compared to previous administrations.
Contrast this with the utter chaos of the Biden administration, which lavished honors on Cecile Richards, former head of Planned Parenthood, who has become synonymous with the abortion industry. This reward, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, was bestowed on someone who directly oversaw the demise of countless unborn children. Biden’s choices scream a devotion to extending federal support for abortion rather than protecting the rights of children yet to take their first breaths.
People Begin Noticing Incredible Change to CDC Website When They Search 'Abortion': When was the last time you saw the federal government promote anything that was genuinely wholesome of virtuous? https://t.co/CQSb5StGzF pic.twitter.com/uo6NIvoMrL
— The Western Journal (@WestJournalism) February 13, 2025
Hope springs anew with the appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the director of Health and Human Services. His recent comments suggest a leaning toward a pro-life stance, indicating that he will surround himself with like-minded individuals—another twist in the narrative worth celebrating. Kennedy has even suggested plans to cut federal funding for organizations that support abortion, signaling a potential shift in how health initiatives will interface with the abortion industry.
While many will debate the merits of the latest changes on the CDC website, the bottom line is that any effort to sway a mother’s heart toward life rather than death cannot be anything but positive. If even a single expectant mother changes her mind after seeing that nudge toward adoption, it’s a victory for all those who uphold the sanctity of life. Saving even one child is worth celebrating, and in the game of politics, that can often feel like a monumental victory against the overwhelming tide of liberal ideology.
