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Admiral Rachel L. Levine is a trans woman in her mid 60s. She has glasses and gray hair pulled back from her face. She is wearing a uniform with many gold stripes on the sleeves indicating her high rank.

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HHS changed the name of transgender health leader on her official portrait

by Selena Simmons-Duffin December 5, 2025December 5, 2025

Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered.

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Dr. Rachel Levine focused on her job at HHS. Still, anti-trans politics followed her

by Selena Simmons-Duffin January 6, 2025January 6, 2025

Dr. Rachel Levine is the highest ranking, out transgender person ever to serve in the federal government. Her tenure at HHS ran concurrent with an explosion in state legislation targeting transgender people.

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