JD Vance, the Vice President, reportedly faced a swift backlash on the social media platform BlueSky after he made controversial remarks regarding transgender surgeries and the expert opinions surrounding them.
Vance joined BlueSky, a platform known for its left-leaning user base, to engage in what he described as “common sense political discussion” following a Supreme Court ruling that upheld state bans on gender-related medical procedures for minors.
Shortly after posting a screenshot of Justice Clarence Thomas’s concurrence in the case of United States v. Skrmetti, Vance’s account was suspended, though it was reactivated shortly thereafter.
In his post, he referenced Thomas’s criticisms of the so-called expert class, emphasizing a lack of consensus on the treatment of gender dysphoria in children.
Thomas argued that states should make decisions on medical ethics rather than deferring to experts who may be influenced by ideology.
Vance framed his comments by inviting discussion around Thomas’s argument, stating, “Hello Bluesky, I’ve been told this app has become the place to go to for common sense political discussion.”
He further claimed that experts had used flawed science to advocate for experimental therapies aimed at youth, suggesting that financial incentives from pharmaceutical companies played a role in this advocacy.
The reaction from progressive users on BlueSky was immediate and intense. Activist Fred Guttenberg labeled Vance as an “anti-Democracy hack” and criticized the platform for hosting his views.
Another activist, Zach Kopplin, even suggested it was time to “cyber bully JD Vance off this app,” highlighting the contentious atmosphere surrounding discussions of transgender rights.
The Supreme Court ruling in question upheld a Tennessee law banning transgender drugs and surgeries for minors, a decision that has been celebrated by some as a victory for parental rights and child protection.
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti lauded the ruling, asserting that it reflected the will of the state’s voters.
Vance’s foray into BlueSky and the subsequent backlash underscore the polarized nature of discussions surrounding transgender issues in America today.
As debates continue to rage over the rights of transgender individuals, particularly minors, the responses to Vance’s comments illustrate the deep divides that characterize contemporary political discourse.
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