“According to The Economist, white Americans having babies = ‘insidious project.’ Are you paying attention yet?”
The Economist suggested in a op ed published earlier this week that the pro-natalist movement, an activist campaign surrounding wanting more babies, is actually racist.
The outlet, usually known for in-depth analysis on business, posted a link to its story on X, with the caption, “With Trump and Vance in power, many pro-natalists believe this is the moment to jump-start baby-making. But some critics see pro-natalism as part of an insidious project to create a whiter America.”
The caption, along with the outlet’s coverage on the topic, led to heavy ridicule from conservatives on X, with commentator Matt Wash joking, “Oh no. They’ve uncovered our insidious plot to continue existing.”
The Post Millennial editor-in-chief, Libby Emmons, posted, “LOL The Economist says having babies is racist.”
Turning Point USA’s spokesman Andrew Kolvet reacted on X, posting, “According to The Economist, white Americans having babies = ‘insidious project.’ Are you paying attention yet?”