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U.S. Birth Rate Dips: Trump Proposes $5,000 Baby Bonus

4/28/2025

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The U.S. birth rate has plummeted to just 54.6 births per 1,000 women in 2024, prompting the Trump administration to propose a $5,000 "baby bonus" and fertility education programs. However, critics warn these initiatives merely recycle old ideas, neglecting the deeper economic and societal issues that truly influence family planning decisions.

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The U.S. birth rate has plummeted to just 54.6 births per 1,000 women in 2024, prompting the Trump administration to propose a $5,000 "baby bonus" and fertility education programs. However, critics warn these initiatives merely recycle old ideas, neglecting the deeper economic and societal issues that truly influence family planning decisions.