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Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is igniting controversy by defending gender-affirming care for minors, arguing that medical decisions should rest with patients, parents, and trained doctors — even as major hospitals like Mount Sinai halt such procedures under federal pressure. He draws a parallel to the “Right to Try” movement, insisting the government shouldn’t dictate treatment choices for terminally ill patients or young people seeking gender-affirming care. Yet, critics point to limited long-term research and regulatory concerns over hormone therapies, while countries like England have already paused these treatments. El-Sayed’s own medical credentials — including his famously blunt boasts about completing “whole a–” training — now fuel debate over his licensing history, adding complexity to this high-stakes clash over healthcare autonomy and government oversight.

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