At the fourth Republican debate of the 2024 presidential campaign cycle, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie took an admirable position on parents' rights that put him at odds with much of the rest of his party.
"You do not favor a ban on trans medical treatments for minors, saying it's a parental rights issue," asked moderator Megyn Kelly. "How is it that you think a parent should be able to OK these surgeries—never mind the sterilization of a child—and aren't you way too out of step on this issue to be the Republican nominee?"
