The National Defense Authorization Act has a provision barring the military's insurance from covering gender-affirming care for service members' children.
Biden said that he and his administration “strongly opposes” restrictions on gender-affirming care for trans youth in a statement released after he signed the bill
Bullshit excuse. “Oh no we definitely had to make trans childrens lives worse because else the gooberment shuts down and there is no other way to prevent that but we’re definitely very very sorry and we would never make trans childrens lives worse”
Actions speak louder than words.
he should have sent it back and made them override it
Everything but surgery that leads to sterilization is still covered.
It was either that or shut down the federal government. Priorities exist.
Bullshit excuse. “Oh no we definitely had to make trans childrens lives worse because else the gooberment shuts down and there is no other way to prevent that but we’re definitely very very sorry and we would never make trans childrens lives worse”
What better way to say “we respect our trans friends” than letting the government shut down instead of signing an anti-trans bill?
(Well obviously it would be to get some pro-trans legislation in there, but at least try and be on the right side of history)
As a cishet guy… The Republicans have shut down the government for much stupider reasons than giving people critical medical care.
it was veto proof it wouldn’t have shut down