In a heated exchange during the second Republican Party primary debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, pharmaceutical executive Vivek Ramaswamy asserted that transgenderism in minors should be regarded as a mental health issue. The debate, hosted by Dana Perino, focused on the protection of parental rights in the context of school information disclosure.
Ramaswamy minced no words as he addressed the issue, stating unequivocally, “Transgenderism, especially in kids, is a mental health disorder. We have to acknowledge the truth of that for what it is.” Emphasizing parental rights, he argued that parents have a fundamental right to be informed about their child’s identity and expressed concern about legislation that might impede such transparency.
Highlighting the purported hypocrisy surrounding the issue, Ramaswamy pointed to a failed legislative attempt in New Hampshire, lamenting the contradiction that those advocating for increased suicide risk awareness in transgender individuals were simultaneously opposing parental access to information. “It is not compassionate to affirm a kid’s confusion. That is not compassion. That is cruelty,” he asserted, echoing a sentiment shared by many conservative voices.
Drawing on personal encounters during his campaign, Ramaswamy narrated the stories of two young women, Chloe and Katie, both in their 20s, who reportedly regretted undergoing double mastectomies and a hysterectomy. He described their experiences as tragic outcomes of a system that allowed irreversible decisions to be made in the throes of confusion. “The fact that we allowed that to happen in this country is barbaric,” he declared passionately.
Ramaswamy concluded his remarks by announcing his commitment to legislation prohibiting genital mutilation or chemical castration for individuals under the age of 18. This policy aligns with the broader conservative stance on protecting minors from potentially irreversible medical procedures related to gender identity.
Vivek Ramaswamy dropped a truth bomb at last night’s GOP debate and MSM lost their minds:
“Transgenderism, especially in kids, is a mental health disorder.”
The New York Times issued a real-time fact check of this statement as “FALSE.” But Gender Identity Disorder was listed… pic.twitter.com/lK3ip7vYaK
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) September 28, 2023
