January 29, 2025 10:20 AM

White House bans federal support for child gender transition procedures

The White House has issued an executive order prohibiting federal funding and support for child gender-transition procedures, citing concerns over irreversible consequences and potential long-term harm. The administration has described such medical interventions as "chemical and surgical mutilation" under the "radical and false claim that a child's sex can be changed." The order argues that children subjected to these procedures may face permanent sterilization and lifelong health complications...