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Shapiro Opposes Trump's Transgender Surgery Ban Amid 2028 Aspirations

8/8/2025

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, eyeing a potential 2028 presidential run, has taken a stand against President Trump's proposed ban on sex change surgeries for minors. He fiercely opposes state Senate bills limiting transgender athletes, advocating for parental healthcare rights. Meanwhile, Republicans accuse him of prioritizing political aspirations over the well-being of children.

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, eyeing a potential 2028 presidential run, has taken a stand against President Trump's proposed ban on sex change surgeries for minors. He fiercely opposes state Senate bills limiting transgender athletes, advocating for parental healthcare rights. Meanwhile, Republicans accuse him of prioritizing political aspirations over the well-being of children.