Protecting Our Children: Politicians Pose a Greater Threat than Drag Performers

I was deeply disturbed to learn that Senator Justin Eichorn (R-MN) was arrested for allegedly soliciting a minor for prostitution on the very same day he introduced legislation to classify "Trump Derangement Syndrome" as a mental illness. This shocking contradiction highlights a troubling reality: it seems far more dangerous for our children to be around certain politicians than around transgender individuals or drag performers, despite recent efforts to restrict drag shows under the pretext of child safety. Consider the following extremely partial list of political figures who have faced recent allegations of sexual misconduct: 1. Donald Trump (R, President) 2. Elon Musk (Senior Advisor to President Trump) 3. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) 4. Andrew Cuomo (D-NY) 5. Tony Navarrete (D-AZ) 6. Justin Eichorn (R-MN) 7. Madison Cawthorn (R-NC) 8. Van Taylor (R-TX) 9. Tom Reed (R-NY) 10. Al Franken (D-MN) 11. Joe Barton (R-TX) 12. John Conyers Jr. (D-MI) 13. Trent Franks (R-AZ) 14. Pat Meehan (R-PA) 15. Roy Moore (R-AL) 16. Jim Jordan (R-OH) 17. Katie Hill (D-CA) 18. Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE) 19. George Santos (R-NY) 20. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) 21. Bryan Slaton (R-TX) 22. Charles Schwertner (R-TX) 23. Borris Miles (D-TX) 24. Pervez Agwan (D-TX) 25. Blake Farenthold (R-TX) Given this disturbing pattern, I urge you to introduce legislation prohibiting anyone under 21 from attending political events, volunteering, or working directly with politicians, similar to existing or proposed bans aimed at drag shows. If the true intent of recent legislation is to protect minors from potential harm, it’s only logical and consistent to apply the same standard to political figures, whose positions of authority could present even greater risks. Thank you for addressing this serious concern and for working towards genuine protection for our youth.