US EditionHHS changes transgender former official Rachel Levine’s name on portrait
During the federal shutdown, HHS replaced Admiral Rachel Levine’s name with her prior legal name on her portrait, reflecting policy shifts reversing transgender-related protections, officials said.
- Rachel Levine, a transgender woman appointed by former President Biden, had her name changed to her birth name under her portrait at the Department of Health and Human Services during the recent government shutdown.
- HHS spokesperson Andrew Nixon stated their priority is ensuring information reflects 'gold standard science' and reversing 'harmful policies enacted by Levine'.
- Levine served as Assistant Secretary for Health and worked to end the COVID-19 pandemic and promote childhood vaccines, but declined to comment on the name change.
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HHS changes transgender former official Rachel Levine’s name on portrait
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) changed the name of former Adm. Rachel Levine, a transgender woman who served as the agency’s assistant secretary under former President Biden, to her birth name, or “dead name,” on her official portrait. HHS confirmed on X Tuesday that the department changed the name during the government…
“Trans” Lobby Fumes About Name Change on Levine Portrait at HHS
HHS changed the nameplate on former assistant secretary “Rachel” Levine’s portrait. It now identifies him by his birth name, Richard. ... The post “Trans” Lobby Fumes About Name Change on Levine Portrait at HHS appeared first on The New American.
HHS changes nameplate on portrait of fmr HHS Asst. Secy. Rachel Levine to pre-transition name, Richard
Assistant Secretary for Health Dr. Rachel Levine speaks during a Naloxone demonstration at the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on September 8, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) OAN Staff Brooke Mallory6:48 PM – Tuesday, December 9, 2025 The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has... The post HHS changes nameplate on portrait of fmr HHS Asst. Secy. Rachel Levine to pre-tr…
Trump admin. restores trans Biden official's real name on portrait · American Wire News
The transgender HHS official who served under former President Joe Biden has had their birth name restored on a portrait nameplate. Rather than remove the portrait entirely, the Trump administration decided to revert Dr. Rachel Levine’s name back to “Richard,” which critics were quick to call “deadnaming.” “Our priority is ensuring that the information presented internally and externally by HHS reflects gold-standard science. We remain committed…
Trump Admin Changes Name Of Trans Health Official To Birth Name of Portrait
Watch Louder with Crowder every weekday at 11:00 AM Eastern, only on Rumble Premium!This is what we voted for.🚨 Trump Admin Changes Name Of Transgender Health Official Levine To Birth Name of Richard On Official Portrait pic.twitter.com/Gzm33DquTd— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) December 8, 2025 Remember Adm. Rachel Levine? Or you may know this individual by his “deadname,” Richard Levine. As you likely know, this was a trans male who decided to l…
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