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Veronica Escobar: “Transgender kids do not get surgery.”

Featuring: Veronica Escobar, Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 16

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Veronica Escobar Slams GOP Opposition To Gender Confirmation Treatment For Transgender Minors

Published | Video Starts at 01:54

And had Dr. Peters actually been here, he. He could have helped dispel some myths. In fact, in the article, you'll find Dr. Peters saying very explicitly, Transgender kids do not get surgery. Dr. Peters said directly, refuting a key talking point for those trafficking in anti trans rhetoric. The other article I'd like to enter. (01:54–01:58)

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