Tom Cotton called a ‘liar’ after he supports Trump’s IVF proposal despite voting against it

LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS: Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark) expressed on Sunday, September 1, that he is receptive to the idea proposed by former President Donald Trump, which suggests that the government or insurance companies should provide coverage for in vitro fertilization (IVF).

“Well, all Republicans, to my knowledge, support IVF, in the Congress. And there’s no state that prohibits or regulates IVF in a way that makes it inaccessible,” Cotton said during an interview on NBC News' 'Meet the Press.'

He added, “It is expensive for many couples. I understand that. So, it’s something I’m open to, that most Republicans would be open to.”

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The Republican senator stated that the fiscal impact must be evaluated first, “whether the taxpayer can afford to pay for this” and “what impact it would have on premiums.”

“But in principle, supporting couples who are trying to use IVF or other fertility treatments, I don’t think is something that’s controversial at all,” he said.

Trump stated on Thursday, August 29, that his administration would safeguard access to IVF, ensuring that the treatment is covered by either the government or insurance companies if he is elected in November.

“We are going to be — under the Trump administration, we are going to be paying for that treatment,” he mentioned in an exclusive interview with NBC News, adding that it would apply to “all Americans who get it; all Americans who need it.”

“So, we’re going to be paying for that treatment, or we’re going to be mandating that the insurance companies pay,” he added.

'Meet the Press' anchor Kristen Welker pointed out that Senator Cotton voted against a Senate bill in June which would have ensured protection and expansion of IVF access, as well as mandated coverage by health insurance plans.

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Senator Cotton referred to the bill as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's (D-NY) "ridiculous messaging bill" and observed that it contained various policies that Schumer had "slapped together."

“It’s a bill that also would’ve protected and expanded IFV access. So that’s a no,” Welker replied.

When questioned about the source of funding for IVF under Trump's proposal, Cotton stated that it would need to “evaluate any specific legislation.”

Welker then implied that Cotton remains undecided about a government-funded IVF plan, to which he responded, “Well, I certainly support couples having access to IVF, and it’s not even a controversial issue in any of the 50 states.”

Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, a fellow Republican, expressed his opposition to the concept of requiring insurance companies to provide coverage for IVF treatments.

When inquired about his support for the proposal, Graham stated, “No … no, because there’s no end to that.”

Graham proposed a tax credit for individuals who utilize IVF and other methods to conceive.

Internet ridicules Tom Cotton

As soon as the news broke on social media, users started criticizing Cotton.

A user wrote, "@SenTomCotton is almost as much of a liar as Donald Trump. It is the GOP that creates perverse interpretations of the law -- such as human embryos being equivalent to children. The GOP is the REASON that IVF is under attack. Don't buy Tom's BS."

Another added, "Has this guy ever told the truth? It's crazy how relevant liars are in this day and age of the mf internet, smh."

The third commentator added, "I don't advocate violence ever and I'm certainly not doing it here. I'm merely pointing out, observationally, that Tom Cotton is arguably THE most punchable elected official."

"Then why did Senator Cotton vote against the Right to IVF Act?" one asked talking about Cotton's previous stance.

A person said, "It's easy to tell when #Republican politicians are lying. Their lips are moving."

Other chimed in, "Someone should wash his mouth out with soap."

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