The treatment and costs associated with in vitro fertilization should be mandatorily covered by insurance providers for all recipients, former President Donald Trump said today in the announcement of a new policy position.
“I’m announcing today in a major statement 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 fertilization for women,” Trump said at a campaign rally in Michigan. “Because we want more babies, to put it very nicely.”
“And for the same reason, we will also allow new parents to deduct major newborn expenses from taxes, so that parents that have a beautiful baby.”
🚨 NEW POLICY ALERT 🚨
"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
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Trump spoke out strongly in favor of IVF immediately following an Alabama Supreme Court ruling that dealt with the practice became a matter of national attention earlier this year. Democrats, including vice presidential nominee Tim Walz, are engaged in an effort to politicize the issue. Walz deliberately mischaracterized his wife’s infertility treatment as IVF in a fundraising plea earlier this month.
U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) has been a reliable messenger for the former President’s position on IVF. Britt introduced the IVF Protection Act along with U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), which was ultimately blocked by Senate Democrats.
Trump’s new policy proposal is the latest indication the subject of IVF will remain relevant in the 2024 election beyond.
“We’re pro-family,” Trump said. “The IVF treatments are so expensive, it’s very hard for many people to do it and to get it. But I’ve been in favor of IVF right from the beginning.”
Grayson Everett is the state and political editor for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @Grayson270
