Trump Executive Order Limits Transgender Medical Care for Minors

President Donald Trump's recent executive order, titled 'Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation,' prohibits federal funding for puberty blockers and surgeries for individuals under 19, escalating his administration's reversal of transgender rights. This order has sparked widespread protests, particularly outside hospitals, as advocates warn it could discourage access to what they consider lifesaving medical care. Critics argue the order represents an overreach into parental medical decisions and threatens to further marginalize transgender individuals. Many hospitals have begun to downsize or eliminate their gender-affirming care programs in response to the order, with several facilities canceling appointments for minors. The administration's actions are expected to face legal challenges and are viewed by many as unconstitutional discrimination against transgender people. Parents of transgender children are expressing fears for their families' safety amid the political climate surrounding these changes.