Mike Pence Welcomes Charlie Gard’s Parents To The White House

Vice President Mike Pence welcomed the parents of Charlie Gard, the terminally-ill baby that captured global headlines in a legal fight over the summer, to the White House Friday.

Connie Yates and Chris Gard, parents of the British baby who was taken off life support in July, met with Pence, according to a picture that Pence tweeted.

“An honor to welcome the courageous parents of little Charlie Gard, Chris and Connie, to the @WhiteHouse to discuss the life and legacy of their son. Their parental love and devotion to their son is inspiring and a reminder of how precious all lives are,” wrote Pence, a staunch pro-life advocate.

Gard suffered from a rare genetic disorder called Mitochondrial DNA Depletion Syndrome, which causes brain damage. His parents fought for their son to be given experimental medical treatment; however, the Great Ormond Street Hospital, where Gard was treated, wanted to take him off life support, arguing that the baby should die with dignity. Gard’s parents wanted to bring their son to the U.S. for treatment, but the hospital refused to release him.

The case led to a bitter battle over parental rights, with President Donald Trump and Pope Francis giving strong support to Gard. However, after a long court battle, Gard’s parents succumbed to the hospital’s orders, and the baby died July 29.

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