Trump praises $5,000 ‘baby bonus’ for moms after they give birth: ‘It’s a good idea’

Photo credit: Juli Kosolapova on Unsplash. Article by James Liddell. Independent – April 23, 2025.

Donald Trump has praised the idea of a $5,000 reward to new mothers as his administration looks at ways to combat the fertility slump in the U.S. Trump, who last month referred to himself as the “fertilization president,” was pressed by reporters Tuesday afternoon about ideas to boost birth rates, including a so-called “baby bonus.” “Sounds like a good idea to me,” the president said when asked about a possible cash incentive for mothers. […]

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