In a fiery post on Truth Social, former President Donald Trump unleashed criticism against Ohio Governor Mike DeWine for vetoing House Bill 68, a proposed ban on gender-affirming health care for transgender minors. Trump accused DeWine of succumbing to the "Radical Left" and expressed his disappointment with the governor's decision.

Trump's scathing remarks came as a response to DeWine's veto, which occurred on Saturday. The bill aimed to prohibit gender-affirming treatments for transgender youth, such as puberty blockers and hormone replacement therapy. Additionally, it sought to prevent transgender women and girls from participating in female school sports teams.

Taking to Truth Social, Trump wrote, "DeWine has fallen to the Radical Left. No wonder he gets loudly booed in Ohio every time I introduce him at Rallies, but I won't be introducing him any more. I'm finished with this 'stiff.' What was he thinking. The bill would have stopped child mutilation, and prevented men from playing in women's sports. Legislature will hopefully overturn. Do it FAST!!!"

However, DeWine defended his decision during a press conference the day before. The Ohio governor revealed that he had embarked on a comprehensive "fact-finding mission" over the past two weeks, engaging with medical professionals, families of transgender children, and individuals who opposed gender-affirming treatments.

DeWine acknowledged the complexity of the issues at hand, stating, "These are truly complex issues, and reasonable people draw vastly different conclusions." He further emphasized the emotional ramifications for transgender children and their families, saying, "This bill would impact a very small number of Ohio's children, but for those children who face gender dysphoria, and for their families, the consequences of this could not be more profound."

The governor stressed that his decision was driven by the desire to protect human life, sharing accounts from parents who claimed that their children's lives were saved due to the treatments they received from Ohio's children's hospitals. "Many parents have told me that their child would not have survived - would be dead today - if they had not received the treatment they received," DeWine asserted.

In conclusion, DeWine announced his veto of House Bill 68, explaining, "I cannot sign this bill as is currently written, and just a few minutes ago, I vetoed the bill." His decision now awaits the potential intervention of the state legislature, who could potentially overturn the veto.

The contentious conversation surrounding transgender health care and sports participation continues to provoke strong reactions from both sides, with former President Trump's criticism of Governor DeWine highlighting the polarizing nature of the issue. As Ohio's lawmakers consider their next steps, advocates and opponents of the bill eagerly await the unfolding of events in this ongoing debate.

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