‘Not in This America’: Teacher Says She Won't Have Kids While Trump Is President

 A South Carolina preschool teacher, Kate Medlin, has shared a personal decision that’s resonating with many. In a viral TikTok video, Medlin, 31, announced she would not have children as long as Donald Trump is in office. Her reason? Concerns about the political climate, women’s healthcare, LGBTQ+ rights, and overall safety in America today. Her video quickly went viral, gathering over 337,000 views and sparking a powerful conversation among women across the U.S.

Women's Healthcare and State Restrictions

Medlin expressed deep concern about South Carolina’s restrictive abortion laws. The state bans abortion after six weeks, with limited exceptions for rape, incest, and medical emergencies. Although Trump hasn’t proposed a federal abortion ban, he has voiced support for state-level restrictions and previously celebrated the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Medlin clarified that her concern goes beyond abortion rights to include broader issues in women’s healthcare. She shared that the uncertain healthcare environment in the U.S. has significantly influenced her decision not to have children.

Considering Moving to “Safer” States

In her video, Medlin mentioned that she and her fiancé are considering moving to states with stronger reproductive rights, like Maine and Vermont. In Maine, abortion is protected until approximately 22 to 24 weeks of pregnancy, while Vermont has no gestational limit. Despite this potential move, Medlin expressed uncertainty about any state’s stability under current political shifts.

LGBTQ+ Rights and Gun Violence in Schools

Beyond healthcare, Medlin voiced concerns for her LGBTQ+ friends and colleagues, fearing that the rights of this community could be jeopardized in the coming years. She also reflected on her role as a teacher for young children, describing the unsettling reality of potentially having to arm herself in response to rising gun violence in schools. She noted the troubling contradiction between her role as an educator and the idea of handling a weapon to protect her students.

Environmental Fears for Future Generations

Medlin is also worried about climate change and the possibility of progress being stalled or reversed. She fears this could result in an unsafe environment for the next generation, creating yet another reason she feels unsure about bringing children into the world under current leadership.

Her message resonated with other TikTok users, many of whom echoed similar feelings and concerns in the comments. One user shared, "I’m having the same thoughts. It’s heartbreaking." Another wrote, "After years of trying, we’re not sure about starting a family here."

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