The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has issued an executive order that ends government funding for gender transition surgeries in minors. This decision has sparked significant discussion, as the White House explained that there is a growing number of young people undergoing these procedures, which they consider problematic.
What does the decree say?
The decree, issued on January 28 of this year, states that across the country, some doctors are performing procedures that they consider “mutilation” and “sterilization” of children, which, according to the president, is leading to a “dangerous trend.” The statement mentions that this practice will be remembered in history as a mistake that must be stopped.
How does it affect minors?
The measure directly impacts federal agencies, and in simple terms, it states that the United States will no longer fund or support “transition” procedures for minors. Additionally, it has been emphasized that laws prohibiting or limiting such procedures must be strictly enforced.
How many minors are involved?
A study from the Williams Institute at UCLA shows that out of the 1.6 million people who identify as transgender in the U.S., around 300,000 are between the ages of 13 and 17. Of these people, more than one-third live in states that have already banned these medical procedures.
Political Reactions
President Trump assumed office as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, and since his inauguration, he has signed several executive orders that move away from the policies adopted by his predecessor, Joe Biden, especially on issues of gender and civil rights.
This policy shift has sparked divided opinions across the country and remains an important topic of debate in the United States.
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