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U.S. Fertility Rate Hits Record Low, Sparks Controversy

7/31/2025

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The U.S. fertility rate plummeted to an all-time low last year, igniting worries among conservatives like Elon Musk and Donald Trump, who champion the cause of boosting childbirth. This alarming trend sparks vital conversations about its impact on women and society, as Sarah Varney delves into the push for larger families intertwined with the anti-abortion rights movement.

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The U.S. fertility rate plummeted to an all-time low last year, igniting worries among conservatives like Elon Musk and Donald Trump, who champion the cause of boosting childbirth. This alarming trend sparks vital conversations about its impact on women and society, as Sarah Varney delves into the push for larger families intertwined with the anti-abortion rights movement.