politics
January 26, 2026
Trump administration is expanding ‘Mexico City’ abortion policy to also ban funding for NGOs that it says promote DEI
Vice President JD Vance on Friday said the Trump administration is expanding the so-called Mexico City Policy, to not only bar US government funding for organizations that perform and promote abortions, but also to those the administration says promote diversity, equity and inclusion and “gender ideology.”
TL;DR
- The Trump administration is expanding the Mexico City Policy (Global Gag Rule).
- The policy will block US government funding for organizations performing or promoting abortions abroad.
- The policy is also being expanded to target organizations promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and "gender ideology."
- This expansion applies to foreign NGOs, international organizations, and US NGOs.
- The funding ban extends beyond $8 billion in global health to over $30 billion in foreign assistance.
- Vice President Vance announced the expansion at the March for Life rally, aiming to reassure the anti-abortion movement.
- The Mexico City Policy was originally established under President Reagan and has been subject to rescission and reinstatement by different administrations.