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Analyzing claim Trump confused 'transgenic mice' with 'transgender mice' in address to Congress

Following U.S. President Donald Trump's address to Congress on Mar. 4, 2025, a rumor circulated online that he misspoke when he said the government used taxpayer money to fund research on "making mice transgender.
The article from MSN discusses a claim made by former President Donald Trump during his address to Congress, where he allegedly confused "transgenic mice" with "transgender mice." This confusion arose when Trump was speaking about medical research and funding, specifically mentioning the use of mice in scientific studies. Critics and fact-checkers have analyzed this statement, suggesting that Trump might have misspoken or misunderstood the terminology. Transgenic mice are genetically modified to carry genes from other species for research purposes, whereas the term "transgender" relates to gender identity. The mix-up has been used by some to question Trump's grasp of scientific concepts or to highlight what they perceive as his gaffes. However, supporters argue that this could be a simple verbal slip or a misinterpretation by the media. The incident has sparked discussions on social media and among political commentators about the accuracy and implications of Trump's statements on scientific matters.

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