Trump Says Baby Bonus for Moms ‘Sounds Like a Good Idea’

Birth rates have been on the decline since the 1960s, reaching a record low in 2023.

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after hosting the ceremonial swearing-in for Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins in the Oval Office at the White House on April 22, 2025. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

President Donald Trump has signaled a willingness to issue a financial bonus to mothers when they give birth.

The president was asked by reporters on April 22 whether he might consider “some kind of bonus” to women for having a child. The New York Times recently reported, citing anonymous sources, that administration officials are looking into a financial reward to increase the U.S. birth rate.