Trump Announces IVF Plan
Hello everyone, let’s dive into the latest campaign promise from former President Donald Trump, one that’s already making waves across the political landscape. On Thursday, Trump announced a bold new policy aimed at expanding access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments, promising that either his administration will cover the costs for “all Americans” or mandate that insurance companies do so.
Here’s what happened: Before a rally in Potterville, Michigan, Trump was asked about his stance on IVF. His response was clear and emphatic—he’s “always for IVF.” Trump underscored the importance of helping families grow, stating, “We need great children, beautiful children in our country; we actually need them.” And with that, he made a significant campaign pledge: “Under the Trump administration, we are going to be paying for that treatment … for all Americans to get it.”
Trump didn’t stop there. He took the stage at his rally to formally propose this new policy, telling his supporters, “I am announcing today that under the Trump administration, your government will pay for or your insurance company will be mandated to pay for all costs associated with IVF treatment.”
He framed this policy as part of a broader effort to support American families, adding that his administration would also allow new parents to deduct major newborn expenses from their taxes.
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“I am announcing today that under the Trump administration, your government will pay for or your insurance company will be mandated to pay for all costs associated with IVF treatment.”
“We want more babies!” pic.twitter.com/ZtsGkNUdl6
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) August 29, 2024
This promise is set against the backdrop of a recent legal and political battle over IVF. In February, the issue grabbed national headlines when the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are children. This ruling stirred significant controversy and concern, prompting politicians from both sides of the aisle to weigh in. Trump himself called on the Alabama legislature to protect access to IVF, and the state quickly passed legislation to do just that, with Republican Governor Kay Ivey signing it into law.
Trump’s support for IVF is consistent with his broader message of strengthening American families. He’s positioning this policy as a natural extension of his pro-family stance, appealing to a wide range of voters who may see IVF as a critical option for starting or growing their families.
Trump made it clear that he wants to make it easier, not harder, for Americans to have children, a sentiment he emphasized in a statement earlier this year: “Under my leadership, the Republican Party will always support the creation of strong, thriving, healthy American families.”
However, this new proposal isn’t without its critics. Vice President Kamala Harris quickly attacked Trump, particularly in light of the Alabama Supreme Court’s ruling, which she blamed on Trump’s influence over the U.S. Supreme Court. “He literally is the architect of this entire crisis,” Harris said in a video, pointing to Trump’s appointment of three justices to the Supreme Court who played a role in overturning Roe v. Wade. Harris argued that Trump’s judicial appointments have led to a legal environment where such rulings, like the one in Alabama, are possible.