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Trump's IVF Proposal Sparks Debate on GOP's Reproductive Policies

The former president's plan to make in vitro fertilization free raises questions about the party's stance on reproductive rights.

POTTERVILLE, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 29: Former U.S. President and current Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks about the economy, inflation, and manufacturing during a campaign event at Alro Steel on August 29, 2024 in Potterville, Michigan. Michigan is considered a key battleground state in the upcoming November Presidential election. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
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Former President Donald Trump is pictured during a campaign event in Potterville, Michigan on August 29, 2024. Political analysts told Newsweek that Trump's "inconsistent" messaging on abortion rights could damage his chances of defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in November.
Trump talking to reporter about abortion

Overview

  • Trump's IVF proposal could cost taxpayers up to $7 billion annually, according to experts.
  • The plan aims to make IVF treatments accessible by mandating insurance coverage or federal funding.
  • Republican lawmakers show mixed reactions, with some supporting and others concerned about costs and ethical implications.
  • Critics argue that the GOP's support for fetal personhood laws contradicts its stance on IVF.
  • Democrats question the sincerity of Trump's proposal, citing the party's history of opposing reproductive rights.