Trump Removes Reproductive Rights Website Hours After Taking Office

On his first day back in office, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders, including the removal of the reproductive rights website, reproductiverights.gov, which was established by the Biden administration in 2022 following the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade. Trump's inaugural address emphasized a 'revolution of common sense' and criticized the previous administration's policies, particularly regarding what he termed 'woke culture'. The website's shutdown aligns with Trump's long-standing position that states should dictate abortion policies, a stance he reiterated during his inauguration. The HHS site had provided information on reproductive rights and health care options, including legal abortion access, which is now no longer available. Critics of the shutdown have expressed concern over the loss of vital resources, especially given Trump's recent praise for Latino and Black communities, despite the website's removal affecting Spanish language services. The abrupt changes to government websites reflect a swift shift in the administration's priorities and messaging.