LPAC Responds to Trump Statement on IVF

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
September 27, 2024

CONTACT:
Joanna Hoffman
Joanna@teamlpac.com

September 27, 2024 — Today, LPAC responded to news that former President Donald Trump’s campaign told NBC that if elected, Trump’s administration would support  “universal access” to in-vitro fertilization, potentially opening up the door for LGBTQ couples to receive coverage for IVF treatment.

"This is a blatant misrepresentation of the Trump's campaign's actual position on IVF, and the damage they've wrought on LGBTQ+ people trying to start their families," said Janelle Perez, Executive Director of LPAC.  "Just last week, Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic bill to enshrine the right to IVF treatments nationwide. Trump’s campaign and the Republican party itself are clear about viewing IVF as a threat. 

Trump wants us to believe that he cares about women and about the LGBTQ+ community. The truth is, he has only supported and advanced policies that hurt us and undermine our fundamental rights, and we have every reason to believe he will continue this onslaught in a second term.

As a lesbian mom and cancer survivor who needed to use IVF to build my beautiful family, I know firsthand how difficult it can be to access it. Trump's policies have only made it harder for people like me to have children. We need a leader that will champion our rights in healthcare and all parts of society -- and that’s Kamala Harris.”