The Daily Blast: Inside Trump-MAGA’s Secretive Plot to Come After Your Birth Control
May 30, 2024
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Politico reporter Alice Miranda Ollstein discusses Trump's allies' blueprint to restrict birth control through executive action post-election, highlighting the potential consequences under a Trump administration. The podcast explores the interplay between the MAGA movement and the Project 2025 agenda, focusing on fertility and demographics. It also analyzes the implications of Trump's contraception policies on public access and political messaging, revealing the trust dynamics within the MAGA movement.
Trump's allies are devising plans to restrict birth control through executive action, despite initial denials and potential impacts on contraceptive accessibility.
Strategic initiatives like Project 2025 outline possible restrictions on contraceptives under policies like Title X, highlighting implications for millions reliant on subsidized services.
Deep dives
Concerns over Access to Contraception Policies
Amidst discussions concerning potential restrictions on contraception policies, sources reveal Trump's contemplation of executive actions to limit access to contraceptives. Advocates highlight the Project 2025 blueprint to curtail coverage of emergency contraception and certain contraceptives under regulations like the Title X Family Planning Program. This signifies a strategic initiative with a possible far-reaching impact on millions, especially those relying on subsidized services.
Implications of Policy Changes on Contraceptive Access
Reflecting on past policy changes, the discussions explore the significant impact of altering Title X rules during Trump's presidency, leading to a substantial decline in contraceptive services. Reinstating such policies could reduce access for low-income individuals, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands seeking contraceptive care, pointing to potential challenges in contraceptive accessibility.
Political Struggles and Implications on Public Perception
The conversation delves into the intricate connection between Trump's policies on contraception and his political base. While facing public denials, potential policy shifts could resonate powerfully with voters, posing challenges and possibly highlighting contrasting beliefs within conservative factions regarding contraception access. The strategic narrative intertwining with policy implementation suggests a complex dynamic affecting public perceptions.
Donald Trump recently said he’s “looking at” imposing restrictions on contraception if he is elected president, and even promised a concrete policy. Then he quickly walked it back. But certain constituencies on the right have not given up—far from it. We chatted with Politico reporter Alice Miranda Ollstein, co-author of a great new piece detailing the blueprint that Trump’s MAGA allies are developing for him to restrict birth control through executive action, about how far this could get if he regains the White House. It isn’t pretty. Listen to this episode here.