The family nor the school or school district ever gave permission for this photo to be used. It is alarming that your campaign would have produced/distributed/promoted this ad with false information, especially with minor children involved.
Cruz's ads imply that the cisgender teens pictured are transgender athletes, or what the ad calls 'biological men' who are competing unfairly in women's sports.
Cruz's ads reflect a broader strategy observed in recent political campaigns that target transgender inclusion, especially in sports and youth policies, to galvanize conservative voters.
According to Data for Progress, 54 percent of likely voters find political ads attacking transgender individuals 'mean-spirited,' highlighting public backlash against such tactics.
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