Summary
Since starting his second term, President Trump has focused on America's low birth rates and aging population. His administration has introduced policies to boost birth rates, but experts say financial uncertainty continues to cause low birth rates. A recent report highlights how economic worries are influencing decisions about having children.
Key Facts
- President Trump is working on policies to raise birth rates in the U.S.
- An executive order was created to expand access to in vitro fertilization (IVF).
- A Department of Transportation directive favors communities with higher marriage and birth rates.
- A report shows financial uncertainty is affecting decisions to have children.
- Economic challenges linked to an aging population could impact services like Social Security and Medicare.
- Birth rates have been falling worldwide since the 1970s.
- Women's increased career focus is contributing to a global decline in birth rates.
- Recent changes to Medicaid and other social programs add complexity to family planning decisions.
