Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida has announced his decision to appeal a court ruling that struck down a law banning gender-affirming care for minors. In a series of statements, DeSantis emphasized his stance against what he terms as 'mutilating children,' arguing that performing sex changes on minors is fundamentally wrong. He questioned the use of taxpayer dollars for such procedures and reiterated that minors should not undergo such significant medical interventions. DeSantis highlighted the inconsistency of allowing sex changes while prohibiting minors from getting tattoos. In his remarks, DeSantis specifically mentioned the case of a 16-year-old and referred to the procedures as 'chemical mutilation.'
‘IT’S WRONG!’: Reporter asks DeSantis why Florida is trying to stop chemical "mutilation" of children "It is wrong to perform a sex change on a 16-year old."DeSantis spats with reporter on ‘gender-affirming care’ for minors ruling: ‘It’s wrong!’ https://t.co/mDzBtlS8Ac
Ron DeSantis answers a question asking why he plans to appeal a court ruling against his "gender affirming care" ban. His answer? "Because it is wrong to mutilate minors." Nailed it. https://t.co/oKwWTYXoZJ
Because it’s wrong to mutilate minors. 👇. Thank you Governor DeSantis. https://t.co/KNPVmCZbcE
👊👊👊👊👊 You cannot mutilate minors. I will be proud to be funding this appeal as a taxpayer of Florida in a few weeks. https://t.co/1uVHSMTrID
Watch Governor @RonDeSantis stand up for common sense and defend innocent children from being mutilated in the name of radical gender ideology: “Because it’s wrong to mutilate minors. It’s wrong to perform a sex-change on a 16-year-old. You’re not allowed to get a tattoo but… https://t.co/K86vprnQwx
DESANTIS TO REPORTER: "You used the term gender-affirming care [...] Are we gonna be rooted in truth, or not?" REPORTER: "Why should taxpayer dollars go to this case for the appeal [of judge striking down law on sex changes]?" DESANTIS: "Because it's wrong to mutilate minors!" https://t.co/1zXfOX1Y1x
Reporter: “why should tax dollars be spent on appealing the ruling about gender-affirming care?” Governor DeSantis: “Because mutilating children is wrong.” 💯