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Tim Walz Accused of Misrepresenting IVF Claim, Clarified as IUI

Aug 20, 2024, 02:48 PM

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has been accused of misrepresenting his family's use of fertility treatments. Walz previously stated that he and his wife used in vitro fertilization (IVF) to conceive their children, a claim he made in an April fundraising letter and in public statements. However, it has been clarified that the couple actually used intrauterine insemination (IUI), a procedure that does not involve the creation or destruction of embryos. This distinction is significant in the context of debates over reproductive rights, as IUI is not targeted by anti-abortion leaders. The revelation has prompted criticism and accusations of dishonesty against Walz, who has faced similar allegations regarding other aspects of his personal and professional history.