Politics
Posted by Charlie Kirk Staff - 6.20.23

Chris Christie Says He SUPPORTS Child Sex Changes

Chris Christie Says He SUPPORTS Child Sex Changes

Politics
Posted by Charlie Kirk Staff - 6.20.23

GOP presidential hopeful Chris Christie argued against bans on sex change treatments for minors.

This position puts him at odds with the majority of voters, who actually support restrictions on children receiving these life-altering procedures, according to a recent poll.

During an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Christie defended minors’ access to sex change procedures, despite differing opinions within his own party.

He expressed his belief that the government should not interfere in the decisions of parents and their children when it comes to gender confusion or concerns.

“I don’t think that the government should ever be stepping in to the place of the parents in helping to move their children through a process where those children are confused or concerned about their gender,” Christie said defending minors’ access to sex change procedures.

“What I would like to make sure each state does is require that parents are involved in these decisions,” the Republican told CNN’s Jake Tapper. “The fact is that folks who are under the age of 18 should have parental support, and guidance, and love as they make all the key decisions of their life, and this should not be one that excluded by the government in any way.”

However, a Washington Post-KFF survey revealed that 68% of Americans oppose access to puberty-blocking medication for kids aged 10 to 14, while 58% oppose access to hormonal treatments for kids aged 15 to 17.

During his tenure as governor of New Jersey, Christie signed laws that allowed children to use school bathrooms and locker rooms based on their gender identity rather than their biological sex.

He also removed restrictions on biological men competing in women’s sports, a move that over 60% of Americans believe should be banned, according to the same poll.

Christie’s “progressive” approach on LGBTQ issues extends beyond the measures mentioned to Tapper.

Christie faces competition from candidates such as former President Trump, Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida, and former Ambassador Nikki Haley. All have supported imposing restrictions on gender reassignment procedures for children under 18 and banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports.

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