Anti-abortion groups warn White House inaction is ‘destabilizing’ GOP coalition

Published October 4, 2026 6:00am ET



Advocates said they are frustrated and resigned to White House‘s inaction on abortion in the wake of a new report that the Department of Justice is standing down on the issue until after the midterm elections.

Sources familiar with discussions between the administration and anti-abortion groups told the Washington Examiner they have little confidence that significant action will materialize even after November and said they have heard White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has been an obstacle to more aggressive action.

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