Gwen Walz, the first lady of Minnesota, criticized Republican vice presidential nominee Senator JD Vance of Ohio for his comments on family during her campaign event. Vance had expressed his discomfort with teachers who do not have biological children, to which Walz responded by sharing her struggles with infertility and the use of fertility treatments to start a family, and she urged Vance to mind his own business. The remarks came after Vance accused his Democratic rival of lying about using IVF to conceive their children, when in fact it was through IUI. Walz shared her experience with IUI and how a neighbor helped with administering necessary shots. Vice President Kamala Harris has also been vocal about women’s reproductive rights, including access to birth control, abortion medication, and fertility treatments. In contrast, former President Donald Trump has expressed support for government or insurance coverage for IVF treatments. This move is seen as an attempt to appeal to women and suburban voters. Overall, Walz’s comments highlight the importance of respecting individuals’ personal decisions regarding starting a family and the need for access to fertility treatments.
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Gwen Walz criticizes JD Vance’s remarks on IVF and infertility treatments
