Tesla CEO Elon Musk calls for ban on trans hormone drugs, citing concerns over ‘extreme violent’ behavior

Tesla CEO

Elon Musk has said that drugs used for gender transition should be banned, arguing they are linked to violent behavior. The tech billionaire's comment came in response to a post on X (formerly Twitter) that described the arrest of a trans-identifying person accused of breaking into a home and sexually assaulting a toddler.The post named Daniel “Dani” Senecal, who uses she/her pronouns, as the suspect. According to reports, Senecal had previously been jailed for a child sex attack and was released early from prison before the latest arrest.Musk replied to the post saying, “Something is seriously wrong. Trans sex hormone drugs are driving extreme violence and should be banned.” His remark quickly drew wide attention and has added to the debate over transgender health care and criminal justice.

What are Trans hormone drugs

Trans hormone drugs, as the name implies, are medicines used in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for transgender people. Doctors prescribe these under medical supervision as part of

gender-affirming care

. The aim is to align a person’s physical characteristics with their gender identity.The issue of access to gender-affirming medical treatments, including hormone therapy, has been highly debated in several countries. Supporters of transgender rights argue such care is essential for well-being and is backed by major medical organizations, while critics raise concerns about safety, long-term effects, and access for minors.Musk’s comment is likely to fuel further discussion, as he has previously spoken out on social and cultural issues to his audience of over 180 million followers on X.Elon Musk has been vocal about his opinion on stance against the "woke" movement and has taken significant steps, including moving company headquarters, in response to policies he views as harmful to families and businesses. The world’s richest person once called

puberty blockers

as "sterilization drugs". He then criticized the term "gender affirming care" as a "terrible euphemism." Musk recounted his realization that he had "lost his son" (Vivian who came out as transgender in 2022) to what he calls the "woke mind virus," a term he uses to describe the ideology he believes led to his child's transition.