Tens of thousands of people who support protecting the lives of children in the womb are expected to gather in Washington, D.C., Friday for the 51st annual March for Life. For those who may not be familiar, this is the preeminent pro-life march in the country that is held every January at the National Mall in Washington to protest the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide. It was the law of the land from 1973 until June 2022, when it was overturned with the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision.

Republicans, particularly congressional Republicans, have championed pro-life issues in recent years. Many have cited it as a critical topic near and dear to their hearts and regularly tout their support and the importance of protecting the lives of the unborn. It’s disheartening to find out that only two Republicans in Congress, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), are pre-scheduled to speak at the event, according to the event website and various news outlets.