Trump says giving 'baby bonus' payments to mothers 'sounds like a good idea' Trump: 'Baby bonus' payments for moms 'sounds like a good idea' USA TODAY An idea to give mothers a "baby bonus" payment got support from President Donald Trump as his administration attempts to increase declining birth rates in the United States. When asked on April 22 if he would consider giving American mothers "some kind of bonus" when they have a child, the president told reporters it "sounds like a good idea to me," before quickly jumping to another question. When questioned about the proposal, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told ABC News that Trump is "proudly implementing policies to uplift American families." When questioned about the proposal, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told ABC News that Trump is "proudly implementing policies to uplift American families." "The president wants America to be a country where all children can safely grow up and achieve the American dream. As a mother myself, I am proud to work for a president who is taking significant action to leave a better country for the next generation," Leavitt said, per the outlet. Trump pledged to be the 'fertilization president' Previously, Trump has been a proponent of raising childbirth rates, with him even signing an executive order in February aimed at increasing access and affordability for in vitro fertilization, also known as IVF. "Today, many hopeful couples dream of starting a family, but as many as one in seven are unable to conceive a child," reads a White House statement posted in February. "My Administration recognizes the importance of family formation, and as a Nation, our public policy must make it easier for loving and longing mothers and fathers to have children."
Problem with this idea is that it's generally the low income people who it appeals to. Alot of those probably aren't in a position to raise good Kids.
well you have a point - but those people seem to have kids regardless, maybe at least they can put some of the money back into circulation for products that are produced here in america.
lol, fed already has transfer payments to states child care and development programs, and on 1040 has child credit deduction per filing. each state has social services to administer the grants. what do you expect cheetos to know? absolutely nothing.