Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, expressed that there might be a way for both parties to collaborate to make in-vitro fertilization (IVF) more affordable for American families. However, he did not completely align with former President Donald Trump’s recent proposal for the government or insurance companies to cover the costs of this fertility treatment.

During his appearance on ABC’s “This Week,” Graham mentioned he would back a tax credit based on income to assist those using IVF, aimed at encouraging families to have more children. Nevertheless, he opposed the idea of requiring insurance companies to cover IVF entirely, stating, “there’s no end to that.”

This week, Trump reiterated his position, wanting the government or insurers to pay for “all costs associated” with IVF. This commitment comes just a couple of months before Election Day and as his views on abortion and reproductive rights face challenges.

Graham, who opposed a recent measure aimed at safeguarding access to IVF, viewed Trump’s comments as a sign of endorsement since, as he stated, “Our party has been accused of opposing birth control. We don’t. We’ve been told we are against IVF treatments. We aren’t.”

Despite not fully agreeing with Trump’s proposal, Graham still promoted the alternative of a tax credit, expressing optimism for a bipartisan resolution.

“I plan to discuss this with my Democratic colleagues,” Graham said. “We might just find some common ground on this issue.”

Senator Tom Cotton, a Republican from Arkansas, also mentioned on “Meet the Press” that GOP members are in favor of providing access to IVF services for American families. However, he stressed that Republicans need to assess the financial implications and whether taxpayers can afford Trump’s proposal, considering its potential effects on insurance premiums.