The US teenage birth rate fell by 7% in 2025, a development that has triggered alarm among Maga-adjacent commentators who link it to declining population growth and criticize contraception, while also opposing bans on child marriage.
The article discusses the recent 7% drop in the US teenage birth rate in 2025, a trend that has surprisingly caused 'dismay' among Maga-adjacent commentators. Figures like Fox News analyst Marc Siegel and podcaster Katie Miller express alarm, with Miller blaming hormonal birth control for 'killing population growth' and asserting women's 'biological destiny' is to have babies over careers. The author highlights Miller's influence, given her husband Stephen Miller's role in the Trump administration, and connects her views to Project 2025's alleged agenda to undermine contraception access, not just abortion rights. The piece further critiques the 'family values' party by noting Republican lawmakers' opposition to banning child marriage, fearing it could increase abortions and reduce pregnancies, and points out Trump's stance against government funding for daycare.
