During a recent debate with Kamala Harris, Donald Trump pitched free in vitro fertilization (IVF) for all Americans, a plan designed to attract moderate women and counter Democratic criticisms on reproductive health. However, the proposal has divided the Republican Party, with fiscal conservatives opposing its cost and religious conservatives condemning IVF for ethical reasons, particularly the destruction of embryos.
Trump’s plan to have IVF funded by insurance companies or the federal government comes as Republicans struggle with reproductive issues since the fall of Roe v. Wade. While some in the GOP support the policy as a way to address the nation’s declining birth rate, others, like the Pro-Life Action League, have called on Trump to reconsider, citing the moral implications of IVF practices.
Religious conservatives are especially concerned, with leaders like Andrew Walker from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary equating the proposal to Obama’s contraceptive mandate, which many opposed on religious grounds. Despite these concerns, some Republicans, like Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), support the plan, framing it as a pro-life initiative.
The debate over IVF is likely to intensify in the coming weeks, with Senate Democrats preparing to push legislation protecting fertility treatments, a move that could deepen divisions within the GOP.
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