Kamala Harris's Stance on Gender Transition Surgeries for Detained Migrants Sparks Debate

Former President Trump’s debate claim about Harris’s support for taxpayer-funded surgeries ignites media scrutiny and political controversy.

Harris endorsed providing comprehensive gender transition treatments for transgender and non-binary individuals in government detention in a 2019 ACLU questionnaire.
During the recent debate, Trump claimed Harris supports taxpayer-funded gender surgeries for illegal immigrants in prison, leading to widespread confusion and media reactions.
Reports show Harris worked behind the scenes as California Attorney General to ensure transgender inmates received necessary medical care, despite her office's initial opposition.
Media outlets and social media users have debated the accuracy of Trump's claims, with some outlets issuing corrections and others defending their reporting.
Harris's campaign clarified that her current platform does not include the 2019 questionnaire position, emphasizing a pragmatic approach to transgender rights.