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Remember when Trump invited an ex-trans student to the SOTU? Who was she?
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk John Russell , as published by LGBTQ Nation
· August 21, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details about Sage Blair and Trump's proposals are available from the source.
Sage Blair, a student at Liberty University, was invited to the State of the Union address by Donald Trump. The invitation came as Trump advocated for anti-trans proposals, including a nationwide ban on schools supporting trans students' social transitions without parental notification. Trump used Blair as an example in his address, claiming that states should not be allowed to facilitate gender transitions for children against their parents' will.
Further details about Sage Blair and Trump's proposals are available from the source. The State of the Union address sparked concerns about the impact of Trump's proposals on trans and gender diverse students.
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Category: rights Published: August 21, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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