President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at restricting “chemical and surgical” sex-change procedures for minors, marking a significant move in the ongoing national debate over child protection and medical ethics.
Key Details of the Order:
- The United States will no longer fund, sponsor, promote, assist, or support the so-called “transition” of children from one sex to another.
- Federal grants and loans for such procedures have been paused.
Trump’s Statement:
In the executive order, President Trump stated, “Across the country today, medical professionals are maiming and sterilizing a growing number of impressionable children under the radical and false claim that adults can change a child’s sex through a series of irreversible medical interventions. This dangerous trend will be a stain on our Nation’s history, and it must end.”
Why This Matters:
The order addresses growing concerns over irreversible medical interventions for minors, sparking a nationwide conversation about child welfare, parental rights, and the role of medical professionals in such decisions.
What’s Next?
The executive order is expected to face legal challenges and intense debate from advocacy groups on both sides of the issue.
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