NY Congressional Candidate Pushes Taxpayer-Funded 'Trans Bill of Rights'

IFA, Breitbart : May 20, 2026
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As cultural battles over gender, family, and religious liberty continue intensifying across the nation, these [are] deeply spiritual that require prayer, wisdom, and boldness from Christians willing to stand for Biblical truth...

[IFAPray.org] Lord, we ask You to correct the lies about transgenderism and Biblical identity that are spreading across America. We pray that all political hopefuls on both sides of the aisle would be able to condemn this dangerous ideology! (Screengrab image: via X video)

A far-left congressional candidate in New York is drawing attention after publicly advocating for taxpayer-funded transgender procedures and a national "Trans Bill of Rights." The remarks are fueling ongoing debates over gender ideology, government-funded healthcare, and the direction of the Democratic Party ahead of the 2026 elections.

From Breitbart:

A congressional candidate backed by Muslim socialist New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has called for taxpayer-funded sex changes and a "Trans Bill of Rights."

New York state Assemblymember Claire Valdez, a far-left Democrat who is campaigning to fill an open House seat in New York's 7th congressional district, made the comments during an interview released on Friday with a Twitch streamer, who was once reportedly suspended from the platform for calling Jews a "demonic ethnicity."

"We have to be focused, really enshrining their rights within universal programs and making sure that Medicare for All includes gender-affirming care and health care for trans folks," said Valdez, who is a member of Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).

Valdez's comments come as gender ideology and taxpayer-funded transgender procedures remain major flashpoints in national politics. While progressive lawmakers continue pushing for expanded federal protections and publicly funded treatments, many Americans—including parents, faith leaders, and medical whistleblowers—have raised growing concerns about the long-term consequences of these policies, especially for children and young adults.

The controversy also highlights the growing influence of democratic socialism within parts of the Democratic Party. Valdez is backed not only by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, but also by Senator Bernie Sanders and the Democratic Socialists of America's New York City chapter. Critics argue these positions represent a sharp departure from traditional American values and biological reality.

As cultural battles over gender, family, and religious liberty continue intensifying across the nation, these [are] deeply spiritual that require prayer, wisdom, and boldness from Christians willing to stand for Biblical truth. Let's pray for all candidates on both sides of the aisle to recognize the truth about transgenderism. Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here