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J.D. Vance Accused of Hypocrisy for Changing Own Name but Opposing Trans Rights

'FOR ME, NOT THEE'

Vance picked his own surname as an adult but a mother accused him of not respecting her trans daughter's right to use her own chosen name.

J.D. Vance holds up a hand while speaking at an event.
Reuters

Donald Trump’s newly-announced running mate J.D. Vance is facing allegations of hypocrisy for having changed his own name—but opposing rights for transgender people.

The Ohio senator and Hillbilly Elegy author has been consistently conservative on transgender issues, including introducing a bill which would remove “X” as an option on passports’ gender...

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