Ohio Governor Faces Conservative Backlash for Vetoing Transgender Legislation

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine faced severe criticism from conservatives after vetoing the Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act, which aimed to restrict transgender women and girls from participating in female sports and prohibit gender reassignment treatments for minors. DeWine defended his decision by emphasizing parental rights and medical expertise over state intervention. Despite the backlash, including from prominent figures like Senator JD Vance and GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, some Republicans like state Rep. Gary Click suggested the conversation is not over. The Ohio legislature, with a Republican supermajority, has the potential to override the veto.