Manchin walks back bizarre comment on vote for gender-affirming care restrictions in defense bill
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Manchin told The Independent, ‘Maybe I made a mistake’ when asked directly about the vote that on two amendments that would restrict gender-affirming care for US servicemembers and their families. Hours later, his office said he stands by the vote