Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has sparked controversy by criticizing the decision of a transgender college student, Micah Leroy, to undergo top surgery despite having cerebral palsy. Leroy, a student at the University of Minnesota, has garnered attention on social media for documenting his transition, including his journey with top surgery, a procedure often sought by transgender men to remove breast tissue.Greene, known for her vocal opposition to transgender rights, made the comments after anti-trans activist Oli London shared videos from Leroys Instagram account. London, who previously identified as trans and later detransitioned, misgendered Leroy and insinuated that Leroys disability, coupled with his use of a wheelchair, made him incapable of making his own medical decisions.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Micah Leroy (@disabled_trans_boy)Leroy, who also experiences difficulty communicating through speech due to his condition, uses a speech-generating device to help with communication. Despite these challenges, Leroy has clearly advocated for himself in his transition process, which includes undergoing hormone therapy for over a year and actively engaging with medical professionals about his top surgery. Leroy, 23, posted on Instagram on December 28, 2024, celebrating one week post-op, and later shared a shirtless video showing the results of the surgery.In response to the video, London criticized Leroys choice, saying, Doctors cut off the breasts of [a] disabled woman with cerebral palsy to turn her TRANS. Londons comments, which were shared by Greene, implied that Leroy, due to his disability, lacked the agency to make his own decisions regarding his transition.Greene, amplifying Londons remarks, took to social media to declare: This is criminal! What doctor did this? What hospital allowed this? Who paid for this? There is no evidence to suggest that any laws or medical ethics were violated in Leroys decision to undergo surgery, nor is there any indication that Leroy was coerced or unable to make decisions for himself.Leroy responded to the backlash, telling The Daily Mail, I am making my own decisions. I am my own legal guardian. And people dont understand that. He expressed frustration with the idea that his disability was being used as a reason to question his autonomy. Leroy further stated that he hoped his videos would spark a broader conversation about the rights of disabled and transgender individuals. I want to help other people who are trans and disabled know that its okay, Leroy said. I want people to keep their minds open and not be bigots. People with disabilities are able to do whatever they f**king want.Leroys experience highlights the harmful stereotype of infantilizing disabled individuals, treating them as incapable of making informed decisions about their lives. According to neuroscience student Hari Srinivasan, the infantilization of disabled peopletreating them as if they are children regardless of their actual abilitiescan have negative consequences on their mental health and hinder their personal development. In an article in Psychology Today, Srinivasan reflected on how disabled people often face microaggressions that diminish their agency, even in adulthood.The controversy surrounding Leroys surgery has sparked a wider conversation about the intersection of disability and transgender rights. Many advocates argue that disabled individuals, like all people, should have the right to make decisions about their own bodies and their medical care. By undermining this autonomy, Greene and other critics risk perpetuating harmful narratives that disabled people cannot be trusted to make decisions for themselves.Rep. Greene has been a staunch critic of transgender rights, particularly when it comes to gender-affirming care for minors. She has introduced multiple pieces of legislation aimed at banning gender-affirming care for transgender teens, as well as making it more difficult for transgender adults to access such treatments. Greenes comments about Leroys surgery are part of a broader pattern of her opposing the medical and personal rights of transgender individuals.Leroys public documentation of his transition is not only a personal journey but also an act of resistance against the discrimination faced by transgender people, particularly those with disabilities. Leroy has repeatedly emphasized that he wants to normalize the visibility of disabled trans individuals and challenge the prejudices that often go unchallenged.Leroys supporters, including LGBTQ+ advocacy groups, have rallied behind him, condemning the attacks from Greene and London. MassEquality, a leading LGBTQ+ organization in Massachusetts, issued a statement expressing solidarity with Leroy and urging lawmakers to focus on issues of equity and inclusion instead of attacking vulnerable communities.As the debate continues, Leroys story serves as a powerful reminder that all individuals, regardless of their disability status, deserve the right to make choices about their health and identity without fear of judgment or discrimination. While Greenes remarks reflect a deeply polarized political climate surrounding transgender rights, they also highlight the growing need for increased awareness and acceptance of disabled transgender people in both the medical and social spheres.The post Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Criticizes Disabled Transgender Students Top Surgery Decision appeared first on Gayety.