In a move stirring backlash, former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel—who's reportedly considering a presidential run—told conservative host Megyn Kelly that "a man can't become a woman," breaking from most Democrats on trans rights. Emanuel made the comment during an interview on SiriusXM, joking afterward that he'd need "witness protection" for saying it.
The remarks come as Democrats face growing internal debate over how to respond to Republican attacks on trans Americans. LGBTQ+ advocates say now is the time for stronger, not weaker, defense of trans rights under mounting pressure from the Trump administration. More here.
