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Governor says lieutenant governor's wording on 'nuclear family' distracted from intended point
Summary
Asked about the lieutenant governor's comments on the nuclear family and DEI, the governor said the phrase 'nuclear family is important' was intended but that the lieutenant governor's choice of wording may have undercut his intended message and urged more careful phrasing.
When asked whether he agreed with the lieutenant governor's recent comments about the 'nuclear family' and the state's approach to diversity, equity and inclusion, the governor described the nuclear family as "important" but said the lieutenant governor's phrasing risked distracting from the substance of the point he was trying to make.
The governor said he had often navigated sensitive language in public office, and that using charged terms — such as words that can be read to imply hate — may reduce the effectiveness of a message. He said the lieutenant governor "probably regrets" the way the comment landed and suggested more careful articulation would preserve the intended impact.
The governor framed his remarks as a caution about language and the need to engage stakeholders; he did not provide policy changes or administrative actions tied to the statement during the press event.
