The White House plans for the next “baby boom” to increase American population
May 2, 2025
With the Trump administration’s frenzy of new policies clouding every news outlet, the usual media consumer would scroll through headlines, jaded from the output of madness. However, recent reports from the 2023 census describe a slow population decrease due to “Increases in mortality caused by the COVID-19 pandemic,” along with “declines in fertility that have persisted for decades,” said Sandra Johnson, a demographer at the Census Bureau. While the pandemic is expected to be a short term cause, fertility declines are likely to continue into the future. In return, President Donald Trump has responded with startling plans.
In ways to promote traditional family values, the Trump administration wants to be the head of new pro-natalist policies to combat declining birth rates. The policy includes reserving 30% of Fulbright scholarships for married applicants or those with children. The Fulbright scholarships are U.S. government-funded grants that support students, scholars and professionals in studying, teaching, or researching abroad, promoting international exchange and understanding. Fulbright is funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Additionally, there is meant to be a $5,000 baby bonus for every new mother, along with government-funded education on menstrual cycles and natural fertility awareness.
