Pentagon Reverses Policy of Reimbursement for Abortion Travel—Fighting 'Wokeness' in the Military at the Expense of Service Members

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Pentagon Reverses Policy of Reimbursement for Abortion Travel—Fighting 'Wokeness' in the Military at the Expense of Service Members

The Pentagon’s decision to rescind abortion travel reimbursements—following Trump’s executive order enforcing the Hyde Amendment—has sparked fierce opposition from lawmakers and veterans' advocates, who argue it endangers servicewomen and undermines military readiness. Sen. Jean Shaheen condemned the move for sending a message that women in the military “are not as valuable as their male counterparts,” while Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy pi…