Trump Proposes Free IVF Treatments for Families if Re-Elected

Former President Donald Trump announced that if he wins another term, he wants to make IVF treatments free for families. He stated that either the government or insurance companies would be required to cover all costs, but he did not explain how this plan would be funded or implemented.

“We want more babies, to put it nicely,” Trump said during a campaign event in Michigan.

This proposal comes as Trump faces criticism for his role in appointing Supreme Court justices who overturned Roe v. Wade, which ended the constitutional right to abortion. In Alabama, lawmakers acted to protect IVF providers after the state Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos could be considered children under state law, which sparked a national debate.

IVF treatments are known to be very expensive, costing tens of thousands of dollars per cycle. Trump also proposed allowing new parents to deduct newborn care expenses from their taxes, emphasizing a "pro-family" stance.

The announcement is expected to energize Democrats as they head into November's elections.

Trump is ramping up his campaign in key battleground states, including Michigan and Wisconsin, as he aims to reclaim states he won in 2016 but narrowly lost in 2020. His first stop was in Potterville, Michigan, where he criticized the Biden administration over inflation, blaming them for what he called “an economic reign of terror.”

“Kamala has made middle-class life unaffordable and unlivable, and I’m going to make America affordable again,” Trump said to supporters.

His visit to Michigan marks his third in nine days, and he also plans to visit La Crosse, Wisconsin, for a town hall meeting moderated by former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard. This will be his first trip to Wisconsin since the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

Trump's strategy focuses on reclaiming key Midwestern states, including Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania, that were crucial in his 2016 victory. He is also joined by his vice-presidential pick, Ohio Senator JD Vance, in campaigning across these battleground states.

The campaign has faced some controversy following a recent visit to Arlington National Cemetery, where there was an incident involving a cemetery official and Trump’s staff during a ceremony to honor service members. Trump’s spokesperson defended the team and criticized the official involved.

Trump continues to adjust to his new race against Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, who has energized the Democratic base since launching her campaign. Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, are currently on a bus tour in Georgia, hoping to build on this momentum.

Trump’s campaign events in Michigan and Wisconsin are taking place in competitive congressional districts, signaling a strategic push in areas crucial to his 2024 electoral strategy.