WATCH: FL Gov. Ron DeSantis Calls 'Gender Affirming Care' Euphemism For Castration And Sterilization

Is this the beginning of pushback to the radical left by red-state governors? Florida Governor Ron DeSantis pleased conservative activists around the country after he argued against HHS Assistant Secretary for Health Rachel Levine’s claim that “Gender affirming care is medically necessary, safe and effective for transgender and non-binary children and adolescents.”

Let’s not let these facts get lost in the political rhetoric. We can, and should, translate this knowledge into more compassionate policies that protect rather than undermine youth mental health. We all have a stake in building a safer world where everyone can live in peace.

— ADM Rachel Levine (@HHS_ASH) July 19, 2022

DeSantis made the comments during an appearance with Laura Ingraham of Fox News.