Vance's Close College Friend Reacts to His Comments About Children Becoming Trans

J.D. Vance's comments about children becoming transgender have drawn criticism from his close college friend.

In an interview with The New York Times, Vance said that he believes children should not be allowed to transition to a different gender until they are 18 years old. He also said that he believes that parents should have the right to veto their child's decision to transition.

Vance's comments have been criticized by many, including his close college friend, Josh Mandel. Mandel, who is also a Republican, said that Vance's comments are "dangerous" and "harmful to transgender children."

Mandel said that he believes that children should be able to make their own decisions about their gender identity, and that parents should not have the right to veto their child's decision.

Mandel also said that he believes that Vance's comments are part of a larger trend of anti-transgender rhetoric in the Republican Party. He said that this rhetoric is "dangerous" and "harmful to transgender people."

Vance's comments have also been criticized by other Republicans, including former Ohio Governor John Kasich. Kasich said that he believes that Vance's comments are "out of step" with the views of most Republicans.

Kasich said that he believes that most Republicans support transgender rights, and that Vance's comments do not represent the views of the party.

Vance's comments have sparked a debate about the rights of transgender children. Some people believe that children should be able to make their own decisions about their gender identity, while others believe that parents should have the right to veto their child's decision.

The debate is likely to continue in the coming months, as the issue of transgender rights becomes increasingly prominent in the public discourse.