Trudy Busch Valentine
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Trudy Busch Valentine | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | June 1, 1957 Missouri |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | John Valentine (deceased) John Fries |
| Children | 6 (1 deceased) |
| Parents | Gussie Busch Gertrude Buholzer Busch |
| Alma mater | Saint Louis University (BSN) Aquinas Institute of Theology (MA) |
Trudy Busch Valentine (née Trudy Busch) is an American politician, registered nurse, and heiress. On August 4, 2022, she won the Democratic nomination for the 2022 U.S. Senate election in Missouri.[1]
Early life and education[edit]
Valentine was born in 1957 to Gussie Busch and his third wife Gertrude Buholzer Busch.[2] She was raised on Grant's Farm with her six siblings.[3] When Valentine was 17, her youngest sibling, Christina Martina Busch, died at the age of eight after a severe car accident.[4] Valentine credits this experience with prompting her to become a nurse.
Valentine graduated from the Saint Louis University School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1980.[2] She later graduated from the Aquinas Institute of Theology with a Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies in 2007.[3]
Political positions[edit]
Abortion[edit]
Valentine supports abortion rights.[5][6] Following the leak of the Supreme Court's opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, Valentine called for Congress to protect abortion rights. She was endorsed by Pro-Choice Missouri on June 11, 2022, alongside fellow Democratic candidates Lucas Kunce and Spencer Toder.[7]
Drugs[edit]
Valentine has stated support for the legalization of cannabis for medical and recreational usage.[8] She is a strong supporter of efforts to end the opioid crisis.[9]
Health care[edit]
Valentine has pledged to "stand up to insurance companies" if elected to the Senate.[10] She has, however, faced criticism for her investment in health insurance stocks, which are valued between $768,008 and $1.7 million.
LGBT rights[edit]
Valentine has pledged to support the Equality Act if elected.[11]
Valentine attracted criticism after she stated gender-affirming care should be withheld from children under 18.[12] Her campaign website has since been updated to express a belief minors should be able to access this care without government interference and following the recommendations of medical experts.[13]
The Human Rights Campaign has endorsed Valentine.[14]
Personal life[edit]
Valentine had six children with her first husband, John Valentine, who died of cancer in 2002.[2][3]
In 2015, Valentine married John Fries.[15]
In August of 2020, Valentine's oldest son, Matthew Valentine, died of an opioid overdose.[9]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Missouri U.S. Senate Primary Election Results". The New York Times. 2022-08-02. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Beer heiress Trudy Busch Valentine joins Missouri Democratic primary for Senate; Sifton drops". STLPR. 2022-03-29. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Trudy Busch Valentine for Senate". Trudy Busch Valentine for Senate. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ↑ Rivas, Rebecca; July 14, Missouri Independent; 2022 (2022-07-14). "Trudy Busch Valentine was inspired to enter Missouri U.S. Senate race after family tragedies • Missouri Independent". Missouri Independent. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ↑ Suntrup, Jack. "Abortion rights spotlighted in Missouri Democratic primary for Senate". STLtoday.com. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ↑ "Trudy Busch Valentine for Senate". Trudy Busch Valentine for Senate. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ↑ "+Endorsement Process". Pro-Choice Missouri. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ↑ "Trudy Busch Valentine for Senate". Trudy Busch Valentine for Senate. 2022-08-10. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Valentine, Trudy Busch. "Trudy Busch Valentine: Tackling our country's opioid addiction crisis". Columbia Daily Tribune. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ↑ Leonard, Kimberly. "A Democratic US Senate candidate in Missouri pledged to 'stand up' to health insurers. Records show she personally invests in CVS Health, Humana, and UnitedHealth Group". Business Insider. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ↑ "Trudy Busch Valentine for Senate". Trudy Busch Valentine for Senate. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ↑ Huguelet, Austin. "St. Louis mayor backs Valentine for Senate — with one caveat". STLtoday.com. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ↑ "Trudy Busch Valentine for Senate". Trudy Busch Valentine for Senate. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ↑ "Human Rights Campaign Endorses Trudy Busch Valentine for U.S. Senate". Human Rights Campaign. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ↑ "Trudy Busch Valentine - The Grant's Farm Experience | St. Louis, MO". grantsfarm.com. 2022-02-25. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
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