Analysis: Trump’s proposed mandate aims to fund IVF’s large-scale destruction of human embryos
October 5, 2024
As the U.S. presidential race nears a Nov. 5 political reckoning, Catholic voters nationwide continue to ponder a host of pro-life issues — among them, Republican candidate Donald J. Trump’s stated support of in vitro fertilization and his proposed plan to widen its availability through federal government or private insurer coverage mandates.
IVF treatments — which fertilize an egg outside the body in a laboratory dish — are opposed by the Catholic Church because they frequently involve the destruction of human embryos, in addition to other ethical and moral issues.
