Democratic Kentucky Governor Denies Supporting Sex Change Surgeries For Minors, But Affirms Support For Other Gender Transition Procedures
- Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear states he does not support sex change surgeries for minors in new campaign ad.
- Beshear previously vetoed a bill banning transgender surgeries, but claims he has "never" supported them for children.
- He maintains support for "gender-affirming care" like puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones for minors.
- Beshear's Republican opponent Daniel Cameron criticizes his record on transgender youth medical procedures.
- Beshear maintains high approval ratings as a Democrat in a Republican state ahead of November election.