Staff Reports
Former President Donald Trump has pulled a rabbit out of the hat with his latest bold proposition on in-vitro fertilization (IVF). As he marches toward the 2024 election, he champions not just pro-family policies but takes a stab at making IVF treatment free for all Americans who seek it, which sounds akin to finding a unicorn in a haystack. He plans to either have the government foot the bill or ensure that insurance companies are required to cover it. Both options promise to bring some cheer to families wanting to add a few more Americans to the population. After all, who doesn’t want “great children” born on American soil instead of competing for attention with imports from beyond the borders?
Trump proudly proclaimed his commitment to making more babies in the USA, asserting that this is a necessary step toward strengthening the family unit. Those familiar with his track record might wonder why this revelation wasn’t something he discussed while he was still in office. Ultimately, the concept of producing homegrown children instead of inviting more illegal aliens certainly strikes a chord with conservative voters, who often lament the state of the nation’s demographics.
Trump announces new IVF policy
“Your gov’t will pay for or your insurance company will be mandated to pay for all costs associated with IVF treatment”
"We want more babies!"
What a concept – babies made in the USA instead of bringing in illegal aliens!
pic.twitter.com/iSUX7fszQY— DC_Draino (@DC_Draino) August 29, 2024
The former President has found himself defending his newfound advocacy for IVF against claims from the left that he is somehow against it. He has consistently stated that IVF supports women, men, and families—an exciting position for a guy once considered to have a rather unyielding approach to family issues. Critics, particularly from the leftist media, might chirp about limiting reproductive rights. Still, they seem to ignore Trump’s past statements, which mark him as a proponent of family-building through advanced reproductive technology, all while walking a tightrope regarding the sensitive topic of abortions.
The context surrounding IVF hasn’t been all smooth sailing, particularly in states like Alabama, where court rulings have declared frozen embryos to be considered individuals. Trump’s call for legislative action following this ruling is positioned as a way to preserve IVF availability, signaling that he is still keen on expanding family growth avenues—at least in states that lean right. Amidst rising debates on reproductive rights and moral considerations, his intervention might be what conservative parents needed to hear.
On the political battleground, potential fractures are becoming visible among Republicans, especially after GOP vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance’s recent vote against the Right to IVF Act. This legislation, pushed by Democrats, aimed to entrench IVF as a federal “right,” though the particulars of the bill painted a different picture than what critics claimed. Vance and his fellow Republicans have been unfairly branded as potential bans on reproductive technology, despite what appears to be nothing more than a principled stand against federal overreach. If this leads to a GOP divide on reproductive issues, it could make for a compelling—and potentially entertaining—primary season.
