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Trump's IVF Order Criticized as Hollow Gesture

5/21/2025

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Advocates are voicing strong criticism of President Trump's executive order on in vitro fertilization (IVF), arguing it falls short of meaningful change. After 90 days, no new policies have been introduced, leaving leaders from reproductive health organizations frustrated by the administration's failure to consult them and the belief that the order was just a hollow gesture.

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Advocates are voicing strong criticism of President Trump's executive order on in vitro fertilization (IVF), arguing it falls short of meaningful change. After 90 days, no new policies have been introduced, leaving leaders from reproductive health organizations frustrated by the administration's failure to consult them and the belief that the order was just a hollow gesture.