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Governor Tim Walz Accused of Misrepresenting IVF Claims, Gwen Walz Clarifies IUI Use

Aug 20, 2024, 03:52 PM

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has been accused of misrepresenting the fertility treatment used by his family. Walz had previously claimed that his children were conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF), a statement he used in political discourse against anti-abortion Republicans. However, it has been clarified that his wife, Gwen Walz, did not undergo IVF but instead used intrauterine insemination (IUI), a procedure that does not involve the creation or destruction of embryos. This revelation has led to criticism from various quarters, including political opponents such as J.D. Vance, who accused Walz of lying to score political points. The discrepancy was highlighted after a fundraising letter from the Walz camp mentioned IVF, leading to the need for clarification. The issue gained further attention following reports from CNN and a New York Times letter in April.