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Andy Beshear: “I veto the nastiest anti-LGBTQ bill our state had ever seen.”

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Published July 15, 2026 | Video Starts at 17:02

And when I make that tough decision, I explain it in those terms. So, for instance, I'm running for reelection in 2023. I veto the nastiest anti-LGBTQ bill our state had ever seen. But I also described it the way that I made my decision. I said, I believe that all children are children of God, and I just don't want people picking on those kids. (17:02–17:07)

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Asserts that Andy Beshear vetoed a significant anti-LGBTQ bill in Kentucky.

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