Trump Gives Stance On IVF
In a bold and unexpected move, former President Donald Trump has taken a clear stance on in-vitro fertilization (IVF), promising to make the treatment free for all Americans who need it. This announcement comes as Trump campaigns as a pro-family candidate, positioning himself as a defender of women’s rights and reproductive health.
During a campaign event on Thursday, Trump made headlines by declaring that, if elected, he would either ensure that the government covers the cost of IVF or mandate that all insurance companies provide coverage for this essential treatment. While the details of his proposal remain vague, Trump’s message was clear: “We need great children, beautiful children in our country,” he said, emphasizing the importance of supporting families and those struggling with fertility.
Trump’s support for IVF has been consistent, despite what he calls misleading claims from the left-wing media. “Right from the beginning, as soon as we heard about it,” Trump said, “It’s helping women and men and families.”
This comes at a time when IVF is under scrutiny in certain states, particularly following a controversial ruling from the Alabama Supreme Court. The court recently paused IVF treatments after ruling that frozen embryos and fertilized eggs should be considered people, which raised concerns about the legal ramifications for those who destroy them.
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
In response to the ruling, Trump called on Alabama’s legislature to find a swift solution to ensure that IVF remains available in the state. His intervention highlights the broader debate around reproductive rights and the accessibility of fertility treatments, an issue that resonates with many Americans.
IVF is a costly procedure, with treatments often exceeding $10,000 per cycle. Currently, only 21 states mandate insurance coverage for IVF, with Washington, D.C., New York, and Maine among them. In a recent development, the California Senate voted to require more insurers to cover fertility treatments, passing the measure with a 30-8 vote. Trump’s proposal could potentially expand this kind of support nationwide, making IVF more accessible to millions of Americans.
But this move isn’t without controversy. Vice President Kamala Harris has been quick to criticize Trump, accusing him of wanting to restrict women’s rights by limiting access to birth control and potentially pushing for a nationwide abortion ban. However, Trump has distanced himself from such claims, making it clear that he does not support a federal ban on abortion. In fact, he disagreed with Florida’s six-week abortion law, stating that it doesn’t allow enough time and suggesting that a 15-week ban might be more reasonable.
This isn’t the first time IVF has found itself at the center of a political storm. Just last month, GOP vice presidential candidate JD Vance was accused of voting to ban IVF after blocking the Right to IVF Act, a Democrat-backed bill aimed at expanding access to the treatment. While the bill failed by a narrow margin, the accusations against Vance highlight the complex and often contentious nature of the IVF debate.