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Trump Highlights Controversial School Transition Case in Address

2/25/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump highlighted Sage's case during the State of the Union address, according to Michele Blair, the Virginia mother of Sage.
Sage was allegedly socially transitioned at school without parental consent.
The Blair family is pursuing a lawsuit against the school, alleging violations of parental rights and Title IX.
Attorney Vernadette Broyles says Sage's case is pending in federal court and warns about the consequences of schools keeping secrets from parents.

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U.S. President Donald Trump highlighted Sage's case during the State of the Union address, according to Michele Blair, the Virginia mother of Sage.
Sage was allegedly socially transitioned at school without parental consent.
The Blair family is pursuing a lawsuit against the school, alleging violations of parental rights and Title IX.
Attorney Vernadette Broyles says Sage's case is pending in federal court and warns about the consequences of schools keeping secrets from parents.