Mon Mar 31 10:20:00 UTC 2025: **Trump Dubs Himself ‘Fertilization President,’ Defends IVF Stance Amidst Criticism**

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump has once again embraced a self-proclaimed title related to fertility, this time calling himself the “fertilization president” at a White House Women’s History Month event. This follows his earlier self-designation as the “father of IVF” during a 2024 campaign town hall.

Trump’s latest declaration came during an announcement of a new Republican Women’s Caucus in Congress. He touted his administration’s supposed support for women and families, linking it to his stance on IVF. His comments, however, have been met with criticism.

The president’s claim to IVF advocacy stems from his intervention in an Alabama Supreme Court ruling that protected frozen embryos. While Trump portrayed this as an “emergency” requiring his swift understanding of IVF, critics pointed out that the ruling did not outlaw IVF clinics, but rather paused some services due to potential lawsuits.

Trump’s February 2025 executive order aiming to “expand access” to IVF has also drawn scrutiny. While it declares support for family formation, it lacks concrete details on how to reduce the high costs associated with IVF treatment.

Former opponent Kamala Harris previously criticized Trump’s IVF stance, highlighting the contradictions between his purported support for IVF and his administration’s abortion policies, which critics argue have limited access to fertility treatments in various states. The lack of specific policy proposals in the executive order further fuels this criticism. The debate continues over whether President Trump’s actions truly reflect a commitment to expanding IVF access or merely represent a politically opportunistic stance.

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