President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday to terminate federal backing for medical procedures aimed at altering sex or gender in individuals under 19 years old. The order prohibits surgical interventions, puberty blockers, and sex hormones for minors seeking gender-affirming care.
The directive emphasizes that the United States will not fund or support the transition of a child from one sex to another. It instructs the Department of Health and Human Services to cease gender-affirming care for minors, potentially impacting Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act.
