“Health care professional” can’t answer a simple biological question

"Health care professional" can't answer a simple biological question

The Left loves to claim the moral high ground on “science”, except when it conflicts with their radical gender ideology they work to impose on Americans.

This week, during a Senate committee hearing, Dr. Nisha Verma, a practicing OB-GYN in Georgia, refused to answer Senator Josh Hawley’s (R-MO) most basic question: Can men get pregnant?

The fact that this even needs to be asked, and then deliberately avoided, is a testament to how far common sense has eroded. We rely on medical professionals to provide sound, evidence-based advice on our health, safety, and well-being. It is not controversial, nor is it political, to affirm a basic biological truth: men cannot get pregnant. I cannot, and will not, take medical professionals like Dr. Verma seriously, and I question their fitness to serve patients.

That is why I sent a letter to the Georgia Composite Medical Board urging them revoke Dr. Verma’s license. Medical institutions and practitioners must be grounded in science, not ideological activism.

Unfortunately, this problem is not unique to this situation. Left-wing politicians are exploiting individuals with mental illness and turning biology into an ideological battleground—on an issue that should never have been in dispute.

This week, the Supreme Court is considering two cases stemming from the same radical gender agenda: the push to allow biological men to compete in women’s sports.

When President Trump signed the executive order Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports in February, he restored common sense to athletics. The principle is simple and irrefutable: women’s sports are for women.

For decades, advocates fought to secure fair competition and equal opportunity for female athletes. Unfortunately, I fear they would be dismayed to see Democrats now working to dismantle those hard-won protections under the guise of “inclusion.”

And unsurprisingly, states like California are refusing to comply with President Trump’s EO. I sent a letter to the Department of Justice and the Department of Education urging an investigation into the California Community College Athletic Association’s transgender participation policy, which allows biological males to compete in women’s sports.

Because federal law must be enforced.

As a grandfather to six granddaughters, I find this deeply troubling. Allowing biological males to compete against girls, or share their locker rooms, is a red line. Women deserve the right to compete on a level playing field against their biological peers, not to have that right sacrificed by politicians pandering to “feelings” over science.

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Monday, January 12, 2026: On Saturday, I was honored to be in Waco in Haralson County where I spoke at the monthly Haralson County GOP meeting. Located near the Alabama state line west of Atlanta, Waco was originally named Dean and has a history tied to cotton, lumber and local millwork. Chartered as Waco in 1885 it is now home to West Georgia Technical College. Afterwards, I drove south to Carrollton in Carroll County through a terrible thunderstorm that spawned a tornado nearby. Once in Carrollton, I was honored to speak at the inaugural meeting of the West Georgia Young Republicans. After flying back home later that afternoon and getting to spend 12 hours at home, I got up early Sunday morning and drove to Tifton in Tift County, north of Valdosta and west of Waycross in South Georgia, where I was honored to attend Tifton First Methodist Church led by Senior Pastor Rev. Chip Grantham. Afterwards, I drove to the Georgia Freight Depot at the State Capitol in Atlanta where I attended the 63^rd annual Wild Hog Supper, an event that has long been seen as the kick-off event of the legislative session and is held in support of the Feeding Georgia food bank network. After flying back to Washington this morning, I’m back in our office and begin with a meeting with my Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director (a group I refer to as our office’s nucleus) to discuss office business before meeting with our communications staff followed by a meeting with our district staff. Next, I meet with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) commissioner Anna Gomez for a preview of our upcoming Energy and Commerce (E&C) Committee hearing this week before taping a podcast on the John Solomon Podcast where we discuss the Minnesota fraud situation. Afterwards, I join in on the CoinDesk Twitter Space, along with Marshall Hayner, CEO of Metallicus, for a discussion on Digital Assets and U.S. Competitiveness. Next, I have a meeting with our scheduling team followed by a meeting with our legislative team before heading to our weekly Whip Team meeting. After our first vote series of the week, I remain in the Chamber and pay tribute to Fort Stewart for being included in the top 2025 U.S. Army News from the year and then head off Capitol Hill for a dinner with E&C members and FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.

Rep. Carter meets with FCC Commissioner Gomez

Tuesday, January 13, 2026: My first meeting of the day is with the Conservative Climate Caucus (CCC) as we hear from Emily Domenech, Executive Director of the Federal Permitting Council. Once back in our office, I meet with executives from Nexstar to discuss local broadcast deregulation before heading to our weekly GOP conference meeting. Next, I head to the House Chamber where I pay tribute to the Riverview Hotel in St. Mary’s in Camden County on their 110^thAnniversary, Savannah’s Gallery 209 on their 50^th Anniversary, Evans County Special Agent Joe Cephus as the 2025 Support Officer of the Year, and Swann Seiler as the 2026 United Way of the Coastal Empire Woman of the Year. Afterwards, I head over to the Supreme Court where I film a video regarding the biological men participating in girls’ sports that the court is currently hearing. Once back on Capitol Hill, I head to a Republican Governance Group (RG2) meeting where we hear from House Appropriations Chairman Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) who brings us up to date on the status of the budget process. Next, I head back to our office where I meet with Eversana Intouch to discuss healthcare issues and afterwards join in on our all staff conference call before heading to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the day. After a series of meetings off Capitol Hill, I head back to the House Chamber for our second and final vote series of the day and afterwards pay tribute to Dr. Timothy Connelly from Memorial Health in Savannah who has been selected as a 2025 Physician Hero by the Georgia Hospital Association.

Rep. Carter meets with Eversana Intouch

Wednesday, January 14, 2026: I’m live on my good friend John Fredericks’ radio show this morning as we discuss news of the day. It’s always a pleasure to join the largest independently owned and operated news, talk, and sports radio network in America. Afterwards, I head to a Budget Committee member meeting to discuss our plans for a budget this next fiscal year before heading back to our office where I meet with one of our prayer warriors, Roger Roseberry with Capitol Faith Ministries. Next, I head to an E&C Communications and Technology (C&T) Subcommittee hearing where we hear from the three members of the FCC. Once back in our office, I meet with representatives from the American Car Rental Association (ACRA) before heading to the Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee room where I testify before the committee during member day. After heading to the conservative Republican Study Committee (RSC) meeting where we hear from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Secretary Lee Zeldin, I head to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the week then return to our office and film this week’s edition on Buddy’s Briefing. Next, I head off Capitol Hill for a meeting and then head back to the House Chamber for our second vote series of the day and remain in the Chamber and speak during special orders on how Republicans are delivering bigger paychecks in 2026.

Rep. Carter Energy & Commerce Committee Remarks

Thursday, January 15, 2025: After our weekly GOP Doctor’s Caucus meeting where we hear from Dr. Joni Rutter from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), I head to an E&C C&T Subcommittee markup on public safety. Afterwards, I head to our last vote series of the week before heading to the airport for a flight to Savannah. Later, I attend the Royce Learning Center reception celebrating the history of the Center and their plans for the future before heading to the Chatham County GOP monthly meeting where I am honored to speak to the group.

Rep. Carter joins WALB News

Friday, January 16, 2026: It’s always a treat to be able to join our Band of Brothers meeting in Garden City in Chatham County as our leader, Rev. Kenny Grant, delivers an outstanding message. Afterwards, I head to Pooler, where I meet with constituents from Hinesville and Jesup, followed by a meeting with constituents from Savannah. After a conference call with our Chief of Staff and District Director, I head to the airport for a flight to Atlanta, and, after arriving, head to Marietta, northwest of metro Atlanta, where I meet with the CEO and founder of SimpleC, a Georgia-based company with a complete science backed mobile technology platform that helps aging adults age better at home, while also empowering there family members and paid caregivers.

Rep. Carter recognizes Joe Cephus

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