After calling himself the “father of IVF,” Trump signals that he is open to religious exceptions to the coverage procedure

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Former President Donald Trump told a Catholic news outlet Thursday that he was open to the idea of ​​exempting religious organizations from covering the costs of in vitro fertilization — a procedure he has promised would be covered by the government or insurance companies if he is elected. November.

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During his speech at Al Smith’s annual charity dinner in New York – which Vice President Kamala Harris did not attend in person – Trump repeatedly attacked his opponent. Harris sent a recorded video message saying: “In the spirit of tonight’s dinner, let us once again seek to bridge the divisions, to seek understanding and common ground.” However, Trump criticized her absence as “very disrespectful.” The former president then told the audience, “If you really wanted Vice President Harris to accept your invitation, I think you should have told her that the money would save the looters and rioters in Minneapolis and that she would be here guaranteed have been. Trump also urged Catholics to vote for him, instead of Harris saying, “You better remember I’m here and they’re not.”