Trump Slams Arkansas Governor For Blocking Transgender Bill: ‘That’s the End of Him!’
Former President Donald Trump is taking aim at Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) for vetoing a bill that blocks minors from receiving certain gender-affirming treatments or surgeries. Despite the fact that the Arkansas…
Former President Donald Trump is taking aim at Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) for vetoing a bill that blocks minors from receiving certain gender-affirming treatments or surgeries.
Despite the fact that the Arkansas legislature voted to override Hutchinson’s veto, Trump released a statement shredding the governor.
On Thursday, he said, “Hutchinson, the lightweight RINO Governor of Arkansas, just vetoed a Bill that banned the CHEMICAL CASTRATION OF CHILDREN. ‘Bye-bye Asa,’ that’s the end of him!”
“Fortunately for the Great State of Arkansas, Sarah Huckabee Sanders will do a fantastic job as your next Governor!” Trump added.
Trump endorsed Huckabee Sanders for governor in 2022.
Hutchinson is term limited and cannot run again after his current term ends.
On Monday, Hutchinson vetoed legislation that would have made his state the first in the country to ban minors from receiving puberty blockers, hormones, or transition-related surgeries. It would also threaten to revoke the licenses of healthcare providers who provide such care.
Medical professionals argued that the legislation would block treatment that could