Summary
President Donald Trump stated he was unaware that his administration had restored funds to Planned Parenthood. The funds were part of Title X family planning grants, initially frozen amid legal disputes. The restoration followed legal actions from organizations like the NFPRHA and the ACLU.
Key Facts
- President Trump said he did not know about the restoration of funds to Planned Parenthood.
- The NFPRHA announced they dismissed a lawsuit after their grants were restored.
- The initial freezing of $27.5 million affected 865 family planning sites.
- These sites provide services to an estimated 842,000 patients across nearly 24 states.
- The restoration of funds occurred after the Department of Health and Human Services reviewed compliance issues.
- The ACLU had filed a lawsuit regarding the frozen funds on behalf of the NFPRHA.
- The Title X program has been a focal point of political criticism, particularly regarding its funding to Planned Parenthood.
