The IVF Illusion Political Theater in the Disguise of Compassion

Trump’s IVF plan claims to support families—but it abandons the women who bring those families to life. he Responsibility Clause — Ethical reasoning at the crossroads

Donald Trump stood at a podium this week declaring his administration’s plan to “expand access and lower costs” for IVF and fertility care. IVF doctors applauded. Pharmaceutical companies smiled. The headlines read as if this were a breakthrough for reproductive medicine. But behind the promise lies an ethical sleight of hand. There is no new federal f…