Trump Admin Urges Med Students to Refuse to Participate in Abortions

U.S. Assistant Secretary for Health Dr. Brian Christine encouraged medical residents to refuse to participate in procedures that would violate their consciences. The comments offer a refreshing contrast with the Biden administration, which often sided with the medical establishment in pressing abortion on medical providers. But HHS policy needs to catch up.

“If your deeply held religious convictions [are attacked] — say that you can’t engage in some activity, for instance, abortion, or a sex-rejecting procedure ...