Tucker Carlson criticizes Asa Hutchinson on transgender treatments for children.

Tucker Carlson Grills Asa Hutchinson Over Veto of Transgender Procedure Ban

Republican presidential candidate and former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson faced tough questioning from Tucker Carlson on Friday regarding his past veto of a bill banning transgender procedures for minors. The intense exchange took place at The Family Leadership Summit in Iowa, where Hutchinson defended his controversial decision.

Hutchinson justified his veto by emphasizing his belief in limited government intervention. He argued against California’s ability to dictate gender-affirming care for children, stating that parents should have the final say. Carlson initially agreed with this stance before delving into the specifics of Hutchinson’s veto.

Carlson raised the issue of permanent changes caused by hormone therapy for prepubescent children, challenging Hutchinson’s position. He questioned why the government would allow such irreversible alterations if it opposes surgery. Hutchinson responded by highlighting the absence of a grandfather clause in the bill he vetoed and the court’s ruling that deemed it unconstitutional.

Carlson continued to press Hutchinson on the classification of altering a person’s natural hormones as “treatment.” The discussion grew tense, with Hutchinson expressing a desire to move on to other topics. However, Carlson maintained that this issue is of utmost importance, as it involves permanently altering the lives of children.

Watch the intense exchange below:

Asa responds to question about child transition surgeries: “Tucker, I hope we’ll be able talk about some issues.”

Tucker: “This is one of the biggest issues in the country. It is a central issue. These are children who are being altered permanently.”

Audience: *erupts*… pic.twitter.com/8IevOPa6ho

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