Trump and Vance Put Anti-Trans Attacks at Center of Closing Argument
Republican nominee is accused of leveraging inflammatory language and misleading claims to rally support, particularly among his base.With campaign spending soaring into the tens of millions, Trump and affiliated political action committees are targeting Democratic nominee Kamala Harris over her support for transgender rights, echoing his confrontational rhetoric at rallies.Recent events have featured a controversial video mocking transgender individuals and their military roles, often met with enthusiastic jeers from audiences.At a rally at Madison Square Garden, Trump declared, "We will get … transgender insanity the hell out of our schools, and we will keep men out of women's sports," igniting fervor among the crowd of over 20,000.JD Vance, Trump's running mate also said during a podcast appearance that some white teenagers might identify as transgender to gain an edge in college admissions, a comment that plays into conservative grievances regarding affirmative action and social equity programs.While immigration often takes center stage in Trump's messaging, his increasing focus on LGBTQ issues in recent days appears aimed at galvanizing his core supporters and appealing to moderate voters.Harris, meanwhile, has largely refrained from engaging directly with Trump's provocations but has countered his mischaracterizations.In a Fox News interview, she reminded viewers that the policy enabling U.S.
military personnel to access gender-affirming care was established during Trump's administration. "I will follow the law," Harris stated, highlighting that these medical procedures were available under the prior administration.On the podcast "The Breakfast Club," she further criticized Trump's attacks, noting that the number of service members seeking gender-affirming surgeries is minimal compared to the millions at risk of losing health insurance if Republicans succeed in dismantling the Affordable Care Act.Public opinion on transgender rights is divided.
