Utah Governor Visits White House, Addresses Partisan Divides and Transgender Controversy
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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joined President Biden and VP Harris at the White House to discuss state issues like budgets and infrastructure. He promoted his "Disagree Better" initiative for crossing partisan divides.
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As National Governors Association Chairman, Cox said governors often work together despite political differences to solve pressing state problems.
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Cox drew some criticism back home regarding comments about transgender youth surgeries during an event promoting "Disagree Better." He later met privately with the questioning student.
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The governor is up for reelection and faces challengers in the Republican primary. He has consistently voiced support for the LGBTQ community in the past.
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The article covers Cox's visit to Washington and a controversy around comments he made regarding transgender youth health care.