President Trump’s federal defunding legislation has triggered the closure of the 45th Planned Parenthood facility in 2025, marking an unprecedented victory for pro-life advocates who have long fought to end taxpayer funding of abortion providers.
Story Highlights
- Franklinton, Ohio Planned Parenthood becomes 45th center to close in 2025 due to Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”
- Federal legislation cuts Medicaid reimbursements to facilities performing elective abortions, forcing nationwide closures
- Nearly 70 Planned Parenthood centers have shut down this year, with over 200 reportedly at risk
- Pro-life groups celebrate the closures as moral and fiscal victories protecting taxpayer dollars
Trump’s Legislation Delivers on Campaign Promise
The Franklinton, Ohio Planned Parenthood center officially closes November 28, 2025, becoming the 45th facility to shut down this year following President Trump’s decisive action. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” signed July 4, 2025, prohibits Medicaid reimbursements to facilities performing elective abortions.
This sweeping federal legislation took effect September 11, creating uniform national standards that previous state-level efforts couldn’t achieve. The policy represents the most comprehensive federal action against abortion providers in decades, directly fulfilling Trump’s campaign commitment to end taxpayer funding of abortion services.
Financial Reality Forces Closure Wave
Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio laid off all 17 staffers at the Franklinton center November 18, after exhausting cost-saving measures throughout 2025. CEO Erica Wilson-Domer described the closure as necessary “right-sizing” following failed attempts to offset funding losses through administrative cuts.
The organization now operates 11 abortion centers and two surgical facilities in Ohio, down from 13 centers before this closure. This pattern reflects nationwide struggles as Planned Parenthood facilities heavily dependent on Medicaid reimbursements face impossible financial equations without federal funding.
Pro-Life Movement Claims Historic Victory
Conservative advocacy groups celebrate these closures as unprecedented victories in protecting both unborn life and taxpayer interests. Organizations like SBA Pro-Life America and the Charlotte Lozier Institute have tracked each closure, documenting the dramatic shift in America’s abortion landscape.
Pro-life advocates argue the policy correctly ensures taxpayer dollars don’t subsidize abortion providers while redirecting patients to community health centers. The Charlotte Lozier Institute notes community health centers significantly outnumber Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide, providing comprehensive healthcare without the moral concerns surrounding abortion services.
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The Franklinton closure follows the recent shutdown of the Bixby Health Center in Los Angeles, demonstrating the nationwide scope of this conservative policy success. With over 200 additional Planned Parenthood facilities reportedly at risk, the closures represent a fundamental restructuring of America’s reproductive health landscape.
This transformation aligns with conservative principles of limiting government funding for controversial services while ensuring alternative healthcare providers can serve community needs without compromising pro-life values.
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The Planned Parenthood Closures Keep Coming: 45th Center to Close Friday
Planned Parenthood shuts down 45th facility of 2025
Planned Parenthood Abortion Biz Closes 45th Center in 2025 Thanks to Defunding
Nearly 70 Planned Parenthood centers have closed this year
