Pelosi Fights Trump-Era Limits on Trans Youth Care

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi continues to advocate for national access to gender-affirming care for transgender minors, responding to recent pauses in such procedures by healthcare providers including Kaiser Permanente and Stanford Medicine. The changes by providers follow Trump administration actions, including an executive order halting federal funding for sex change procedures for individuals under 19. Pelosi expressed disappointment over these developments, emphasizing ongoing Republican opposition and her public support for transgender rights. She and other Democratic lawmakers display transgender pride flags in solidarity. Democratic-led states have filed a lawsuit challenging the administration's policies, citing threats to providers of criminal investigation and loss of federal funds. The situation highlights ongoing political and legal battles over transgender healthcare for minors in the U.S.