House Speaker Mike Johnson's Plan to Cut Funding to Planned Parenthood and PBS
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) expressed interest in cutting funding to Planned Parenthood and PBS once President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House. The newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk aims to eliminate wasteful government spending, including funding for progressive groups like Planned Parenthood. Planned Parenthood received $699.3 million in taxpayer funding in 2023, with a significant portion going towards abortions.
Key Points
- House Speaker Mike Johnson aims to cut funding to Planned Parenthood and PBS
- DOGE, led by Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk, targets wasteful government spending
- Planned Parenthood received $699.3 million in taxpayer funding in 2023
Pros
- Efforts to eliminate wasteful government spending
- Focusing on taxpayer funds being used appropriately
- Potential reduction in federal overspending
Cons
- Impact on services provided by Planned Parenthood
- Political controversy surrounding abortion funding
- Potential backlash from supporters of Planned Parenthood