Donald Trump promises free IVF for women, criticises six-week abortion ban
Al Jazeera
Republican presidential candidate’s comments latest bid to present a moderate image on reproductive issues.
Donald Trump has pledged to make in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment free for all women and criticised a six-week abortion ban in Florida, the latest bid by the Republican to rebrand himself as a defender of reproductive rights.
Speaking at a campaign stop on Thursday, Trump said he would require the government or insurance companies to cover all costs for IVF if elected to a second term as president in November.
“Because we want more babies, to put it very nicely,” Trump told supporters in Potterville, Michigan, a key battleground state.
“But the IVF treatments are very expensive,” the Republican Party candidate added. “It’s very hard for many people to do it, and to get it. But I’ve been in favour of IVF right from the beginning.”
Trump did not elaborate on how he would fund the plans.
