The NPR Politics Podcast Trump Wants Americans To Have More Babies
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May 1, 2025 President Trump aims to be the 'fertilization president,' urging Americans to have more babies as birth rates drop. The discussion dives into the rise of the pronatalist movement and its implications for policy. Listeners discover proposed government strategies, like expanding child tax credits and IVF access, to boost fertility rates. The conversation also touches on the complexities of demographics, showcasing how race and ethnicity influence fertility trends in the U.S., and the debate surrounding government interventions.
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Leadership Champions More Births
- Vice President J.D. Vance openly declared he wants more babies in the U.S. society.
- President Trump calls himself the 'fertilization president' supporting the cause.
What Is Pronatalism?
- Pronatalism is a right-wing movement encouraging more births in response to declining birthrates.
- It sees falling birth rates as a societal problem needing urgent solutions.
Reasons for Falling Birth Rates
- People want children but worry about providing a stable, safe future for them.
- Economic and social anxieties heavily impact fertility decisions.