The Trump administration has floated several ideas in order to increase the birth rate in the U.S., but their premise is flawed. Those without health care coverage, and possibly even those with it, are only one accident or unfortunate circumstance away from bankruptcy. The Trump administration suggests that individuals who need help are lazy; that they must earn their keep. The underlying assumption these countries and the Trump administration make is that individuals — both women and men — inherently want children. AdvertisementIf the Trump administration truly wants women to have children, it should support them in real and practical ways.

Source: Huffington Post June 19, 2025 21:43 UTC