GOP Divided on Trump's IVF Funding Proposal

Republican lawmakers are divided over former President Donald Trump's proposal for the government or insurance companies to fully fund in vitro fertilization (IVF). While Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) expressed openness to the idea, citing a need to evaluate the fiscal impact, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) opposed it, advocating instead for a means-tested tax credit. This division reflects broader tensions within the GOP, which has traditionally opposed government-funded healthcare but faces pressure due to declining support among female voters. Trump's stance aims to counter accusations that Republicans oppose reproductive health services, but it has triggered backlash from anti-abortion groups and conservative members. The debate also ties into recent legal developments, such as the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are children under state law. The Republican National Committee's platform has softened on abortion but remains complex on IVF and other reproductive issues.