Trump Throws Support Behind Plan to Incentivize Having Babies by Offering Sizable Cash Bonuses

President Donald Trump has endorsed a proposal to offer cash bonuses to new mothers, aiming to address the nation’s declining birth rates.
Trump expressed his support during a White House media session Tuesday.
You can view the relevant clip for yourself below:

“Sounds like a good idea to me.”@realDonaldTrump floats “baby bonus” for new mothers across America to help ease the financial burden of raising a child, as new data from the @CDCgov shows the nation’s fertility rate remains below replacement level. pic.twitter.com/OR3UobHt32
— Fox News (@FoxNews) April 23, 2025

“Mr. President, there are reports that you’re considering doing something for moms across the country,” a female reporter said, speaking to the president.
She continued: “Giving them some kind of bonus when they have a child, are you considering it?”

“Sounds like a good idea to me,” Trump said without hesitation.
The plan, often called a “baby bonus,” would provide $5,000 to mothers fo …