Donald Trump has unveiled a plan to offer free in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments to all women and has criticized a six-week abortion ban in Florida as part of his effort to rebrand himself as a defender of reproductive rights.
Speaking at a campaign rally in Potterville, Michigan, on Thursday, Trump pledged that, if re-elected, his administration would ensure that either the government or insurance companies cover the full cost of IVF treatments.
“We want more babies, to put it simply,” Trump said to the audience.
He acknowledged the significant expense associated with IVF and reaffirmed his support for the procedure, although he did not specify how his administration would fund this initiative.
In addition to his IVF proposal, Trump announced that he would allow new parents to deduct major newborn-related expenses from their taxes if he wins a second term.
Earlier in the day, Trump criticized a new six-week abortion ban signed into law by Florida’s Republican Governor Ron DeSantis.
He described the ban as “too short” and suggested that women should have a longer period to make their decisions.
Trump also hinted at supporting a forthcoming Florida ballot measure aimed at guaranteeing abortion rights until fetal viability.
However, a campaign adviser later clarified that Trump had not officially endorsed the measure.
These statements are part of Trump’s broader strategy to moderate the Republican Party’s stance on reproductive issues, which has been seen as a liability among female voters.
On Friday, Trump claimed on his Truth Social platform that his administration would be “great for women and their reproductive rights.”
In contrast, Democratic candidate Kamala Harris has consistently portrayed Trump as a threat to women’s rights, including access to abortion.
Speaking in Georgia, Harris warned that Trump might support a nationwide abortion ban and promised to sign legislation restoring reproductive freedom if elected.
Senator JD Vance, Trump’s running mate, stated that Trump would veto any national abortion ban if it reached his desk.
Polls indicate Trump is losing support among women voters, with a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll showing Harris leading Trump by 13 percentage points among women.
While Trump’s attempt to present a more moderate position on reproductive issues might attract some.
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