Kentucky’s Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear has suggested that opposition to taxpayer funding of trans procedures for minors that cause irreversible harm, such as infertility and impaired sexual function, is un-Christian.
In a wide-ranging interview with USA Today's Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page to promote his new book, Go and Do Likewise, Beshear addressed whether he plans to run for president in 2028, and listed Democratic candidates up for election in November who he says offer an alternative for Christian voters who can't get on board with Republicans and the Trump administration's agenda.
Touting his record of governing an overwhelmingly Republican state, Beshear recalled how he vetoed what he described as “the nastiest anti-trans bill that my state had ever seen,” and falsely claimed it would have eliminated "all medical coverage whatsoever to children" and take away parents' rights in making healthcare decisions.
“I remember explaining because it’s how I authentically think and believe that if I believe all children are children of God, I shouldn’t want people picking on these kids,” he added. Beshear made similar comments on “The View” earlier this year as he invoked the parable of the Good Samaritan to justify his position of supporting body mutilation for teens struggling with gender confusion or same-sex attraction.
Throughout his tenure as governor, Beshear has vetoed legislation banning the prescription of puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones for children and teens, which can lead to bodily disfigurement and sterilization. He also opposed bills to block boys from entering girls' bathrooms and locker rooms. Beshear also vetoed a bill banning the use of taxpayer funds to cover gender transition procedures. The Republican-dominated legislature overrode his vetoes both times.
Insisting that “the trans population” is “already so marginalized,” Beshear argued in his interview with USA Today that the Legislature has “acted out