Wed Feb 19 02:43:50 UTC 2025: ## Trump Signs Executive Order Expanding Access to IVF, Pushes for Government Transparency

**West Palm Beach, FL (February 19, 2025)** – President Donald Trump announced a series of executive actions on Tuesday, including an executive order aimed at increasing access to and lowering the cost of in-vitro fertilization (IVF). The move follows his campaign promise for universal IVF coverage after the overturning of Roe v. Wade. The President also issued a memorandum demanding “radical transparency” within the government, a measure intended to curb wasteful spending.

Trump’s announcement coincided with increased scrutiny of his administration’s cost-cutting efforts, spearheaded by advisor Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Concerns have been raised regarding DOGE’s transparency and methods, including access to sensitive government data. Trump defended Musk, calling him a “patriot,” despite White House legal arguments that Musk isn’t the department’s head.

The President also addressed criticisms of his administration’s spending cuts, citing examples of international programs he deemed wasteful, including funding for voter turnout in India and social cohesion initiatives in Mali. He further defended his handling of foreign policy issues, including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, suggesting Ukraine was partly to blame for the war.

The executive order on IVF has received mixed reactions. Barbara Collura of RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association praised the initiative as “extremely promising,” highlighting the high cost and lack of insurance coverage as significant barriers. Senator Tammy Duckworth, however, criticized the order as insufficient, urging Trump to support legislation mandating insurance coverage for IVF.

Trump’s announcements followed a recent Oval Office meeting with Musk and preceded a prime-time interview with Musk on Fox News. The President concluded his day at a conservative awards ceremony at Mar-a-Lago, where he praised several attendees, including former National Security Advisor Mike Flynn.

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