Trump Reiterates False Claim on Transgender Mice Research

During a speech to Congress, President Trump claimed that the Biden administration allocated $8 million to make mice transgender, a statement that has been widely disputed. CNN fact-checkers clarified that only $477,121 was actually designated for research on how feminizing hormones affect the immune system, involving tests on monkeys, not transgender mice. The White House reinforced Trump's assertion, labeling CNN's fact-checking as 'fake news' and claiming the president was correct. Reports indicate that the confusion may stem from legitimate research involving 'transgenic' mice, which are genetically modified for scientific purposes, rather than anything related to gender identity. Critics argue that the Trump administration's claims misrepresent the facts and contribute to misinformation. Despite the pushback, the White House continues to support Trump's narrative regarding government spending on such studies.