JK Rowling argues there are ‘no trans kids’ in latest social media post on transgender debate: ‘No child born in the wrong body’

The Harry Potter author made the argument in response to being called ‘hateful’

JK Rowling has sparked fresh controversy after declaring there are “no trans kids” and that no child is “born in the wrong body” in her latest post on X, formerly Twitter.

The Harry Potter author made the unprecedented remarks whilst responding to criticism of her “hateful focus on trans kids”.

The 59-year-old’s statement marks a significant escalation in her ongoing commentary on the transgender debate.

The comments have drawn both strong support and criticism on the social media platform, just hours after being posted.

In her full statement on X, Rowling wrote: “There are no trans kids. No child is ‘born in the wrong body’.

“There are only adults like you, prepared to sacrifice the health of minors to bolster your belief in an ideology that will end up wreaking more harm than lobotomies and false memory syndrome combined.”

The author’s remarks came in direct response to a critic who had described her stance on trans issues as “hurtful and unnecessary”.

The user had also expressed a wish that Rowling would use her “immense power for good”.

Supporters quickly rallied behind Rowling’s statement, with many praising her stance on social media.

One user declared “J.K. Is a hero” in response to her post.

Another supporter wrote “as far as I’m concerned, you ARE using your immense power for good”.

Comments thanking the author flooded in, with one user praising her for “being a strong voice in protecting children”.

“Thank you for your opinion based on sanity,” wrote another supporter, while a third commended her for not having “caved to the cancel crowd” despite facing significant backlash.

The majority of responses appeared to support Rowling’s position on the topic.

Rowling has been embroiled in controversy over transgender issues for several years, consistently maintaining that “sex cannot be changed”.

Earlier this year, she revealed that colleagues who had publicly distanced themselves from her would secretly message to “check they were still friends”.

JK Rowling has publicly spoken out about protecting same-sex spaces PAThe controversy began when she supported Maya Forstater in 2019, a researcher who claimed workplace discrimination after stating people cannot change their sex.

She later criticised the term “people who menstruate” and described the use of “cis” as “ideological language”.

In August, she sparked further debate by describing Algerian boxer Imane Khalife as a “male who knows he’s protected by a misogynist sporting establishment”.

In June 2020, Rowling stated she “loved trans people” but argued that “erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives”.

Last month, HBO was forced to defend Rowling’s role as executive producer on the upcoming Harry Potter TV series.

Following complaints about her involvement, HBO issued a statement to Variety saying: “We are proud to once again tell the story of Harry Potter – the heartwarming books that speak to the power of friendship, resolve and acceptance.”

The network added: “JK Rowling has a right to express her personal views. We will remain focused on the development of the new series, which will only benefit from her involvement.”

JK Rowling has spoken out on the trans debate for years

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The new series, set to premiere in 2026, has faced criticism from fans, with some calling it “unnecessary” and others threatening to boycott it over Rowling’s trans comments.

Critics also voiced strong opposition to Rowling’s latest statement about trans children.

One user sarcastically referred to the author as a “medical expert”.

Another critic directly challenged her position, stating: “Most transgender adults were once transgender children. Denying their existence doesn’t erase them, it does however make it harder for them to get the support and care they need.”