Defunding Bill Signed by President Trump Forces Closure of Franklinton Clinic, Redirecting Women to True Health Care Alternatives

December 5, 2025 |Columbus, OH – In a resounding win for pro-life advocates and fiscal conservatives nationwide, the Planned Parenthood abortion business has officially shuttered its Franklinton health center in Columbus, Ohio, after losing millions in taxpayer dollars under President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill." The closure, effective November 28, lays off all 17 staffers at the facility and marks yet another blow to the abortion industry's grip on public funds, proving that America is finally prioritizing the protection of unborn children over subsidizing the termination of innocent lives.

The defunding measure, signed into law earlier this year by the Trump administration, revoked Planned Parenthood's access to Medicaid reimbursements—stripping the organization of approximately $10 million in federal funding over the past 12 months. This decisive policy shift, long championed by pro-family groups, has led to a sharp decline in patient volume at the West Broad Street location, forcing the abortion provider to consolidate operations at its North Columbus site. "This is what happens when we stop forcing taxpayers to foot the bill for Planned Parenthood's deadly agenda," said Mike Gonadakis, president of Ohio Right to Life, in a statement hailing the closure as a "blessing in disguise." He emphasized that central Ohio is "blessed with great health care options, especially for low-income women and pregnant women," rendering the abortion chain's presence unnecessary.

For years, Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio has masqueraded as a women's health provider while deriving the bulk of its revenue from performing abortions—over 9,000 procedures in the state alone last year, according to state health data. The Franklinton clinic, a key outpost in this network, specialized in family planning services that critics argue often serve as a gateway to elective abortions. With its doors now padlocked, the facility joins a growing list of Planned Parenthood outposts felled by the defunding wave, including two primary care clinics shuttered earlier this year in the Southwest Ohio region. Nationwide, the organization's affiliates now operate just 11 health centers and two surgical abortion mills in Ohio, a stark contraction from pre-Trump expansion days.

Pro-life leaders wasted no time celebrating the development as a moral and economic triumph. "Planned Parenthood's business model is built on deception and dependency on stolen taxpayer money," Gonadakis told reporters. "Now, women in Franklinton have real alternatives right nearby—like Lower Lights Ministry, a federally qualified health center just blocks away that's expanded rapidly to serve low-income moms, kids, and families with comprehensive prenatal care, ultrasounds, and support services." This faith-based nonprofit, he noted, has seen "leaps and bounds" in growth, offering everything from nutritional counseling to parenting classes without a single abortion on its ledger. It's a model of compassionate conservatism in action: empowering women to choose life, not ending it for profit.

The closure underscores the effectiveness of Republican-led reforms that redirect federal dollars away from abortion giants toward genuine community health providers. Since the bill's passage, Planned Parenthood has scrambled to adapt, even launching a futile court challenge against the policy—though federal courts have upheld the restrictions, affirming Congress's authority to prohibit taxpayer funding for organizations entangled in elective abortions. "We're looking at every opportunity to stay open," lamented Lauren Blauvelt, executive director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio, in a statement dripping with entitlement. But for an outfit that's raked in billions in government grants while turning away from true preventive care, sympathy is in short supply among those who've long fought its radical agenda.

This isn't just a local story—it's a national blueprint. As more states follow Ohio's lead in enforcing defunding measures, Planned Parenthood's empire crumbles, freeing up resources for crisis pregnancy centers, adoption agencies, and maternal health initiatives that actually save lives. In Columbus, where the Franklinton neighborhood has long been underserved by Big Abortion's one-size-fits-all approach, residents can now access holistic care that respects the dignity of every human from conception. The left may cry foul, claiming a "war on women," but the facts speak louder: fewer abortions, more support for families, and zero dollars wasted on moral bankruptcy.

Ohio Right to Life and allied groups are already mobilizing to ensure the North Columbus facility doesn't escape scrutiny, vowing to push for full transparency on how remaining operations are funded. As one local pastor put it, "This closure isn't the end of the fight—it's the beginning of true healing for our community." With Trump's pro-life momentum building toward 2026 midterms, expect more such victories to roll in, one shuttered door at a time.