Senator Questions Indian-American Doctor on Pregnancy and Gender at Abortion Hearing

During a Senate HELP Committee hearing on abortion medication safety, Senator Josh Hawley repeatedly questioned Indian-American OB-GYN Dr. Nisha Verma on whether men can become pregnant. Verma, a reproductive health adviser, emphasized the complexity of gender identities among patients and declined a simple yes-or-no answer, citing science and patient diversity. Hawley insisted on biological definitions, asserting that only women get pregnant. The exchange highlighted tensions over scientific facts, gender identity, and abortion policy amid ongoing debates on medication abortion restrictions.