A recent controversy has erupted regarding a CNN fact-check that erroneously dismissed former President Trump’s claim about government spending on transgender research involving mice. During a Joint Session of Congress, President Trump highlighted various instances of governmental waste and misuse of funds, one of which included “spending $8 million on making mice transgender.” This claim was quickly pounced upon by CNN, which accused the former President of falsehoods.
However, this narrative took a sharp turn when the White House presented evidence confirming that $8.3 million had indeed been allocated for “studies that involve mice receiving treatments that can be used in gender-affirming healthcare.” This revelation forced the fact-checkers at CNN to retract their previous statements about the inaccuracy of Trump’s claims. The White House’s proof left no room for doubt about the allocation, spotlighting again how mainstream media can mislead the public.
In a move to save face, CNN added a layer of justification to their narrative by stating that the research aimed to determine the potential impacts of gender-affirming treatments on human health, not specifically to make mice transgender. However, this clarification did little but underscore the original point President Trump was making about the questionable allocation of taxpayer funds.
CNN’s retraction included a footnote that read: “An earlier version of this item incorrectly characterized as false Trump’s claim about federal money being spent for ‘making mice transgender.’ The article has been updated with context about the spending, which was for research studies on the potential human health impacts of treatments used in gender-affirming care.” This footnote lays bare the reckless rush by some media outlets to frame narratives that align with their editorial biases rather than presenting a balanced account of events.
Meanwhile, as President Trump continues to fight against unnecessary government spending, the issue of irresponsible fiscal policies remains predominantly a Democratic party hallmark. There is a growing sense among Americans that resources should be reallocated to mitigate challenges like illegal immigration and crime rather than funding bizarre scientific studies.
Instead of scrutinizing these controversial fiscal practices, many Democrats prefer diverting attention with endless investigations and partisan blame games. The public deserves fair, unbiased reporting and prudent federal spending, underscoring the importance of leaders who prioritize taxpayer dollars wisely and govern with integrity—characteristics emblematic of Trump’s presidency.
CNN just quietly edited their "fact check" article after they reported that Trump's statement on spending $8 million for making mice transgender was "false."
It sounds so crazy that they thought Trump made it up…
It’s 100% true and now even CNN is forced to admit it pic.twitter.com/oVETMXbKQG
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) March 5, 2025
America faces significant challenges today, but misguided spending and loose fiscal policies undoubtedly exacerbate them. Expecting accountability is not partisan; it is prudent. With Trump championing disciplined spending and transparency, trust can begin to be restored, and prosperity for American citizens can reign unencumbered.
h/t: Steadfast and Loyal
