President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday aimed at restricting gender transitions for individuals under the age of 19. The order states that the United States will not fund, sponsor, promote, assist, or support gender transitions for children, and will enforce laws that limit these procedures.
This move is the latest in a series of efforts by Trump to reverse policies set by the Biden administration that aimed to protect transgender individuals and their healthcare. In addition to this executive order, Trump also directed the Pentagon to conduct a review that will likely result in transgender individuals being barred from serving in the military.
The executive order also calls for federally-run insurance programs, including Tricare for military families and Medicaid, to exclude coverage for gender transition care. It directs the Department of Justice to vigorously pursue litigation and legislation to oppose these practices.
This decision has sparked a debate between those who support transgender rights and those who believe that gender transitions for individuals under the age of 19 are life-altering and potentially harmful procedures. The implications of this executive order remain to be seen, but it is clear that it is a significant shift in policy regarding transgender individuals in the United States.
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