Nearly half of Americans don't want politicians focusing on trans issues: survey
Briefly

In his second term, President Trump has targeted transgender individuals by attempting to restrict their rights, but a new poll indicates that a growing portion of Americans, specifically 49%, believe politicians should divert their focus from transgender issues. Interestingly, support for transgender rights appears mixed; while 59% of Americans support gender-affirming care for adults, only 43% extend that support to minors. This shows a significant divide in public opinion regarding transgender issues and highlights shifting sentiments among Democrats, Independents, and Republicans alike.
President Trump has made moves to restrict access to accurate passports and erase the accomplishments of trans elders during his second term in office.
Despite the Trump administration's attempts to erase trans people from public life, the majority of Americans (59 percent) support the right of transgender adults to access gender-affirming care.
A new survey found that 49 percent of Americans believe politicians should not be focusing on transgender issues at all, a rise from previous elections.
While 59 percent support gender-affirming care for adults, only 43 percent believe trans youth should seek such care, revealing complex public opinions.
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