Andy Cohen gets emotional in denouncing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for his plan to punish families of trans kids

The Daily Beast

On Watch What Happens Live, Cohen named Abbott "Jackhole of the Day" for calling on “licensed professionals” and “members of the general public” to report the parents of transgender minors to state authorities if it appears the minors are receiving gender-affirming medical care. “This order goes against the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics and everyone who knows that gender-affirming care reduces emotional distress and the risk of suicide in kids who identify as transgender,” said an emotional Cohen, according to The Daily Beast. “I can’t believe I have to say this, but there is nothing pro-family about denying children medical care and threatening to rip them from their homes and families.” To all transgender youth in Texas, Cohen added: “You belong and I stand with you.”