Trump says he learned ‘everything about fertility’ in four minutes

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12 May 2026 • 12:51 AM MYT
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Trump says he learned ‘everything about fertility’ in four minutes

  • Donald Trump referred to himself as the 'father of fertility' during a maternal healthcare event at the White House.
  • The event, held on Monday, 11 May, saw the administration propose expanding workplace fertility benefits and insurance coverage.
  • Trump praised Republican senator Katie Britt, who proposed the More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed (MOMS) Act, for her role in educating him on women's fertility.
  • Trump stated that Britt's call prompted him to learn about fertility quickly.
  • He claimed to have learned 'everything there is to know in about three, four minutes' before adopting the 'father of fertility' title.

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