NC South Carolina Times

Rep. Ralph Norman, a U.S. Congressman representing South Carolina's 5th District since 2017, recently expressed his views on several contentious issues through a series of tweets. His statements cover topics such as mass deportations, gender identity, and the protection of children from medical interventions.

On December 3, 2024, Rep. Norman addressed the topic of mass deportations in response to claims that they are "cruel and inhumane." He argued that what is truly inhumane are incidents like those involving Laken Riley and the impacts of fentanyl trafficking across borders, which he believes contribute to violence nationwide. "When people say mass deportations would be cruel and inhumane, I say this: It's inhumane what happened to Laken Riley. It's inhumane that fentanyl being brought through our borders & killing our young people. It's inhumane for the violence that's happening all over the country."

In a tweet dated December 4, 2024, Rep. Norman commented on gender identity by asserting the reality of biological sex distinctions. He emphasized the importance of adults serving as role models for children who may feel confused by societal messages from "the Left." "Biology is real. Men are men and women are women. Protecting children is the MOST important thing. It is our DUTY as adults to be role models and beacons of wisdom for children who have been confused by the Left."

Continuing his focus on child protection on December 4, 2024, Rep. Norman voiced his opposition to providing minors with puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones. He cited data suggesting an increase in suicide rates among children in states where these treatments are accessible without parental consent or oversight. "Protecting children means we ought to keep them FAR, FAR AWAY from puberty blockers & all cross-sex hormones... It has been proven that there is a 14% increase in suicide rates among children by 2020, specifically in states that give kids access to these hormonal drugs without..."