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Crenshaw’s Crusade Against Transgender Procedures on Kids | Saturday Extra
Jun 22, 2024
Dan Crenshaw, a Republican Congressman from Texas, discusses his stance against the political prosecution of those warning about transgender procedures for minors. He highlights Texas's SB 14 legislation aimed at banning these procedures and raises concerns based on European studies regarding the long-term risks. Crenshaw also addresses a controversial case involving a Texas doctor and argues for accountability in child medical practices. He emphasizes the importance of due process amid rising public concerns about federal funding for such treatments.
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- Dr. Haim's prosecution highlights politicization of transgender procedures on kids.
- Crenshaw warns against weaponized government and political prosecutions to protect legal norms and democracy.
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Political Prosecution of a Texas Doctor for Whistleblowing
A Texas doctor, Dr. Eton Haim, faced prosecution for whistleblowing on child transgender procedures at a hospital in Texas, sparking accusations of political persecution. Congressman Dan Crenshaw highlights the unusual nature of criminal charges brought against Dr. Haim, suggesting a political motive due to the highly politicized topic of affirmative transgender care for minors. Furthermore, the enactment of legislation in Texas to prohibit such procedures demonstrates a response from conservatives against the Democrat agenda, emphasizing the public opposition to gender transition treatments for minors.
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