Thousands rallied on the National Mall for the 53rd March for Life on January 23, 2026, embracing the theme “Life is a Gift” amid a lineup of powerhouse speakers who championed the unborn’s sanctity. Kicking off with a Sanctus Real concert, the event spotlighted unyielding commitment to ending abortion’s scourge.
Vice President JD Vance shared personal joy: “Life is a Gift. And I know that I’m grateful that God has given us the miracle of new life again,” announcing his family’s fourth child. House Speaker Mike Johnson tied America’s 250th anniversary to divine truths: “We celebrate the self-evident truth that all people are made by God… Our rights derive from God Himself.” He recounted his own survival as an unplanned pregnancy pre-Roe: “Every single child deserves the opportunity to fulfill their God-given potential.”
Rep. Chris Smith blasted the abortion pill as “baby poison,” citing a report on 11% adverse events like sepsis: “That’s got to stop.” Georgetown’s Elizabeth Oliver urged compassionate courage: “Truth spoken with charity invites the listener to hear.” Debbie Biskey of Options for Her highlighted pregnancy centers’ impact, saving 3,500 babies via mobile units: “When women are empowered with truth, hearts change… We stand for babies, women, families, truth, and the God who is the author of life.”
Sarah Hurm testified to abortion pill reversal’s success: “My son was born completely healthy… I am here to tell you that the abortion pill reversal can work.” President Trump’s video message vowed: “This is a battle that must be won… Every child is a gift from God.” Pope Leo XIV’s letter affirmed: “The protection of the right to life constitutes the indispensable foundation of every other human right.” This rally underscores the pro-life movement’s momentum, defending innocence against cultural decay in a nation reclaiming its moral compass.