The entire thrust of the policy is to make something unethical (IVF) more widely practiced. Such a policy is itself unethical. Americans won’t be required to violate their conscience, but our public policy will promote IVF more now than ever before. None of this is necessarily to cast aspersions on those pushing for IVF. President Trump, in his remarks at the White House on Thursday, showed compassion for the many Americans who struggle with infertility, and he clearly has real affection for children. He wants to be a pro-baby, pro-family president. His motivations are good. But there is a stark contrast between these motivations and the ethical challenges of IVF.
