Halle Berry criticizes Gavin Newsom for vetoing HRT bill, accuses him of ignoring women and questions his candidacy for president

During a speech at the New York Times DealBook Summit on Wednesday, Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry sharply criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom for vetoing a bill aimed at expanding hormone therapy coverage. Berry, addressing her advocacy through the womens health and menopause organization Respin, argued that the governors actions suggest he probably should not be our next president.

Berry highlighted the progress made by certain states in increasing access to hormone replacement therapy, which she emphasized is beneficial for both transgender youth and women undergoing menopause. She contrasted these efforts with Newsoms repeated vetoes of legislation that would have guaranteed 12 months of hormone therapy coverage.

He wont remain governor forever, Berry stated. By disregarding the needs of women in midlife and undervaluing half the population, he probably should not be our next president either.

Requests for comment from Newsoms office were not immediately answered.

Author: Gavin Porter