Controversial GOP Debate Participant Claims Transgenderism is a Mental Health Disorder, New York Times Fact Check Disagrees

Vivek Ramaswamy, a participant in the GOP debate, made a controversial statement that "transgenderism, especially in kids, is a mental health disorder." The New York Times issued a fact check labeling this statement as false. However, Ramaswamy argues that Gender Identity Disorder was previously listed as a mental health disorder. He emphasizes that transgenderism is not just a mental health issue for kids, but for everyone. Ramaswamy insists that parents should have a say in their children's desire to change their gender. He believes that affirming a child's confusion is not compassionate, but cruel. Ramaswamy calls for parents to regain their rights and acknowledges that transgenderism is a mental health disorder that needs to be acknowledged.