Hillary Clinton has taken a critical stance against the Trump administration's encouragement for Americans to increase birth rates, suggesting that immigrants fulfill this role.
Her remarks, which some have described as controversial, were reportedly made during an event at 92NY, a cultural hub in New York City, as part of its Newmark Civic Life Series. The event, however, received limited online coverage.
As reported by Gateway Pundit, Clinton's comments were made in the context of discussing her latest book, "Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty," released on September 17, 2024. She took aim at recent statements by figures such as J.D. Vance and Elon Musk, who have advocated for increased birth rates, interpreting these calls as part of a broader agenda to revert to traditional family models without providing necessary support systems. At the March for Life rally in January, Vice President J.D. Vance stated, Let me say very simply: I want more babies in the United States of America.
Clinton countered this perspective by emphasizing the economic contributions of immigrants, stating, The people who produce the most children in our country are immigrants. One of the reasons why our economy did so much better was because we had a lot of immigrants, legally and illegally, who had a larger than normal family.
The United States has experienced a downward trend in fertility rates over the past few decades, impacting demographics, economic conditions, and social policies. Currently, the fertility rate stands at 1.78 births per woman, a slight rise from 1.77 in 2022, yet it remains below the replacement level of 2.1 necessary for a stable population. This demographic shift raises questions about the future of the nation's workforce and economic growth, highlighting the importance of immigration in sustaining these areas.
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