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Friday, May 15, 2026

Michigan state lawmaker caught sending fake gender reassignment confirmations - Salon

A Michigan state lawmaker who is running for Congress is reportedly sending out texts that read: "CONFIRMED, your child's gender reassignment surgery has been booked."

"If you have any issues with this operation, please view the objectives of Biden's National Transgender Strategy here," the texts also state, according to a screenshot, with a link to a Republican fundraising site.

The texts are being sent by Republican state Sen. Tom Barrett, who is also running for the newly drawn 7th Congressional District, Michigan Advance reports, breaking the story.

Barrett's fundraising page reads: "STOP BIDEN FROM DOING THIS TO OUR KIDS!"

"President Biden is forcing 5-year-olds to learn about gender reassignment surgeries, gender identities, and other radical ideas. Every American needs to step up TODAY and stop this sick and twisted ideology from poisoning our children. If we fail, our children are doomed."

It is unknown if they violate any state or federal laws.

Michigan Advance adds that "Barrett's original fundraising appeal came via text and appeared to be an appointment confirmation for 'Your Child' to receive 'Gender Reassignment Surgery Tomorrow at 9 AM.' It then asks, 'If you would like to CANCEL this appointment because you do not believe in teaching young children about dangerous transgender ideologies, please sign your name NOW.'"

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