UPDATE: Comedian Andrew Schulz has publicly criticized President Donald Trump for failing to uphold his campaign promise to provide universal coverage for IVF fertility treatments. In a powerful social media post on Sunday, Schulz shared a Washington Post report revealing that the White House has no plans to mandate IVF care, a stark reversal from Trump’s earlier commitments.
Schulz’s Instagram stories featured the headline “Trump promised to mandate IVF care. The White House says there’s no plans to do so,” accompanied by the biting remark, “You don’t break your word. Your word breaks you.” This sharp critique highlights Schulz’s growing frustration as he perceives an alarming pattern of broken promises from the President.
In the lead-up to the November 2020 election, Schulz famously interviewed Trump and supported his candidacy. However, his recent comments reflect a shift in sentiment. He condemned Trump for “flip-flopping once again” and directed his followers to @babyquestgrants, a charity that provides financial assistance for IVF services. “For anyone that is looking for financial assistance with IVF (especially now that @realdonaldtrump flip-flopped once again on a campaign promise), please look into @babyquestgrants,” Schulz urged.
Just one year ago, during a rally in Michigan, Trump pledged to mandate that the government or insurance companies cover all costs associated with IVF. “Because we want more babies, to put it nicely,” he declared. In February, Trump signed an executive order aimed at reducing out-of-pocket costs for IVF, stating that his administration was committed to expanding access to fertility treatments.
Despite the earlier commitments, the White House has reportedly backtracked, leading to frustration among supporters. Abigail Jackson, a White House spokesperson, claimed the administration’s work to expand IVF access is still ongoing. “President Trump pledged to expand access to fertility treatments for Americans who are struggling to start families,” she stated in response to the Washington Post report.
This isn’t the first time Schulz has voiced his discontent with Trump. In a July 10 episode of his podcast, “Flagrant,” Schulz lamented, “Everything he campaigned on, I believe he wanted to do, and now he’s doing the exact opposite thing of every single f—ing thing.” He specifically criticized Trump for increasing the national debt and funding foreign wars.
As tensions rise, the implications of Trump’s broken promise on IVF coverage resonate deeply, affecting many families struggling to conceive. The urgent call for accountability from figures like Schulz may amplify the conversation surrounding healthcare access as the administration faces scrutiny over its commitments.
As this situation develops, all eyes will be on the White House to see whether Trump will address these concerns and take action to honor his commitments to American families.
