US Senator confronts Indian-origin doctor over 'Can men get pregnant?' at abortion hearing
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Moneycontrol•15-01-2026, 17:08
US Senator confronts Indian-origin doctor over 'Can men get pregnant?' at abortion hearing
- •Dr. Nisha Verma, an Indian-origin OB-GYN, went viral after her exchange with US Senator Josh Hawley during a Senate abortion hearing.
- •Senator Hawley repeatedly pressed Dr. Verma to answer 'Can men get pregnant?' directly, but she declined a simple yes/no.
- •Verma stated her hesitation was due to the political nature of such questions and her care for patients with diverse identities.
- •Hawley emphasized the need for biological reality and science, questioning how Verma could be taken seriously as a person of science.
- •The exchange, which quickly spread on social media, also drew comments from Elon Musk, who called the question absurd.
Why It Matters: Indian-origin doctor Nisha Verma's refusal to give a direct 'yes/no' on male pregnancy sparks debate at US abortion hearing.
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