Trump IVF Executive Order Divides GOP and Raises Ethical Concerns

The order, aimed at expanding IVF access, faces criticism from conservative factions over moral, political, and policy implications.

President Trump's executive order seeks to expand access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) by reducing costs and mandating coverage, a move criticized by some conservatives as politically divisive and ethically fraught.
Critics argue that IVF practices, including the creation and discarding of embryos, conflict with pro-life values and conservative principles, raising concerns about dehumanization and eugenics.
The order has been labeled as a political misstep, potentially alienating segments of the GOP base without attracting significant support from swing voters.
Conservative voices suggest alternative approaches to address declining fertility rates, such as promoting family-friendly policies and addressing medical causes of infertility, rather than subsidizing the fertility industry.
Concerns about the underregulated IVF industry, including high-profile cases of errors and ethical violations, have fueled calls for stricter oversight rather than expanded government support.