Trump administration targets birth control to appease MAHA allies

Published May 2, 2026 5:00am ET | Updated May 4, 2026 11:28am ET



Facing pressure from MAHA mothers and social conservatives, President Donald Trump‘s administration is shifting family planning policy away from contraceptives such as birth control pills and toward methods aimed at boosting childbirth.

The move is the latest attempt by the White House to shore up support among key factions that have grown increasingly critical of the administration for failing to prioritize core base issues.

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