Trump’s America: A Handmaid’s Tale? Women’s Rights Under Attack
Donald Trump’s self-proclaimed title of “fertilization president,” while seemingly promoting IVF access, is deeply unsettling given his administration’s history of undermining women’s reproductive rights. This includes overturning Roe v. Wade, restricting contraception access, and employing misogynistic rhetoric. Many women view his pronouncements not as a gift, but as a manipulative tactic within a broader patriarchal framework that controls women’s bodies. The juxtaposition of increased IVF access with the erosion of women’s autonomy evokes disturbing comparisons to Margaret Atwood’s *The Handmaid’s Tale*. Such policies are ultimately framed within a broader pronatalist agenda fueled by figures like Elon Musk and JD Vance, rather than genuine support for women’s health and choice.
John Q. Hosedrinker