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Trump Administration Proposes Cash Incentives to Boost Birthrates

4/21/2025

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The Trump administration is exploring bold proposals to boost marriage and birthrates in the U.S. Among the ideas are reserving 30% of Fulbright scholarships for married couples, providing a $5,000 cash incentive for new mothers, and investing in menstrual education. This initiative has garnered backing from influential supporters, including Vice President JD Vance and Elon Musk.

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The Trump administration is exploring bold proposals to boost marriage and birthrates in the U.S. Among the ideas are reserving 30% of Fulbright scholarships for married couples, providing a $5,000 cash incentive for new mothers, and investing in menstrual education. This initiative has garnered backing from influential supporters, including Vice President JD Vance and Elon Musk.