Politics

Supreme Court Attorney Admits No Evidence Gender Treatment Reduces Completed Suicide

Megyn Kelly Show · Dems Celebrate George Floyd on Memorial Day, and AOC 2028 Rumblings, with Rich Lowry and Charles C.W. Cooke | Ep. 1325 · May 26, 2026

Megyn Kelly Show

Dems Celebrate George Floyd on Memorial Day, and AOC 2028 Rumblings, with Rich Lowry and Charles C.W. Cooke | Ep. 1325

"What I think that is referring to is there is no evidence in some studies that this treatment reduces completed suicide. However, there are multiple studies, long-term longitudinal studies that do show that there is a reduction in suicidality."

Chase Strangio, arguing before the Supreme Court in Scarmetti, admitted under questioning from Justice Alito that there is no evidence gender-affirming treatments reduce actual suicide among trans youth. Strangio attempted to pivot to discussing reduction in suicidal thoughts rather than completed suicides, acknowledging that completed suicide is rare enough that studies don't capture it. This contradicts widespread claims by activists that denying such treatments causes trans youth deaths.

About this episode

Host Megyn Kelly was joined by National Review's Rich Lowry and Charles C.W. Cook for an extended analysis of Democratic politicians prioritizing George Floyd tributes over Memorial Day, six years after Floyd's death. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey issued extensive social media posts honoring Floyd while providing minimal acknowledgment of fallen military members, with Walz skipping a Memorial Day event at Fort Snelling where 200,000 veterans are buried to instead dance at George Floyd Square. The conversation expanded to The View's Sunny Hostin claiming BLM riots involved only limited violence, contradicting documented evidence of over $1 billion in damage, 14,000 arrests, 2,000 injured officers, and at least 25 deaths. Kelly and her guests examined the ongoing revisionist history around the 2020 riots and the lack of accountability from Democratic leaders who encouraged the unrest. The episode covered Maine Senate candidate Graham Plattner's resurfaced posts mocking a Purple Heart recipient shot four times in Afghanistan, California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer defending trans athletes in girls' sports using debunked suicide statistics, and AOC's potential 2028 presidential run including her adoption of a preacher-style speaking voice at black churches. The discussion concluded with analysis of potential Iran deal negotiations and concerns about unfreezing Iranian assets while allowing them continued influence over the Strait of Hormuz.

Key takeaways

Tim Walz prioritized dancing at George Floyd Square over attending Fort Snelling Memorial Day program honoring 200,000 buried veterans.
Sunny Hostin falsely claimed BLM riots had limited violence despite $1 billion in damage, 14,000 arrests, 2,000 injured police, and 25 deaths.
Maine Senate candidate Graham Plattner leads Susan Collins by 8 points despite posts calling wounded Afghanistan veteran a dumb motherfucker who didn't deserve to live.
California's Tom Steyer defended biological males in girls' sports citing debunked suicide statistics contradicted by 2011 Swedish mortality study.
Supreme Court attorney Chase Strangio admitted under Alito's questioning no evidence exists that gender treatments reduce actual suicide among trans youth.
AOC launched unofficial 2028 campaign tour including speaking at black churches while adopting preacher-style vocal patterns despite representing Queens.
Kamala Harris leading early 2028 Democratic primary polls despite insiders telling Vanity Fair they've spoken to maybe one person out of 100 who wants her to run.