Trump Labels Child Sex-Change Operations as ‘Mutilation’ in Funding Ban
On January 28, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order prohibiting the use of federal funds for gender-affirming medical procedures for minors. The order specifically targets treatments such as hormone therapy and gender-affirming surgeries, which the administration refers to as “chemical and surgical mutilation.”
This move aligns with previous statements from President Trump expressing concerns about the long-term effects of such procedures on children.
The executive order has sparked significant debate. Advocates for transgender rights argue that gender-affirming care is essential for the well-being of transgender youth and that such decisions should be made between patients, their families, and healthcare providers without government interference.
Opponents of the procedures support the ban, citing concerns about the irreversible nature of these treatments and the capacity of minors to make such life-altering decisions.