During a recent campaign rally in Greensboro, North Carolina, former President Donald Trump referred to himself as the 'father of fertilization' while discussing in vitro fertilization (IVF). Trump made this statement in response to claims that Vice President Kamala Harris portrayed him as unsupportive of IVF treatments. He emphasized his support for IVF and expressed concern over a controversial ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court regarding frozen embryos.
The Alabama Supreme Court's ruling deemed frozen embryos as children and held individuals accountable for wrongful death if they destroyed them. This decision has sparked debate and raised questions about the legal status of embryos in IVF procedures.
Trump has been vocal about his stance on IVF and has previously labeled himself as the 'father of IVF.' He has highlighted the importance of protecting fertility treatments, especially in light of the Supreme Court's recent decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Throughout his presidency, Trump appointed conservative Supreme Court justices who played a role in the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. This move has significant implications for reproductive rights and has reignited discussions about the future of IVF and other fertility treatments in the United States.
