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Sen. Kaine Defends Gender-Affirming Care, Cites $2.6 M Verdict

6/7/2026

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U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) called activist Chloe Cole’s testimony a malpractice case at a Senate hearing that included Dr. Kurt Miceli of Do No Harm and legal director Shannon Minter.
Tim Kaine said gender-affirming care reduces suicide risk and cited a $2.6 million jury verdict in New York, January.
Tim Kaine warned anti-trans groups use lawsuits to make gender-affirming care insurance untenable and highlighted his co-sponsorship of transgender-rights bills praised by leaders.

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U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) called activist Chloe Cole’s testimony a malpractice case at a Senate hearing that included Dr. Kurt Miceli of Do No Harm and legal director Shannon Minter.
Tim Kaine said gender-affirming care reduces suicide risk and cited a $2.6 million jury verdict in New York, January.
Tim Kaine warned anti-trans groups use lawsuits to make gender-affirming care insurance untenable and highlighted his co-sponsorship of transgender-rights bills praised by leaders.