Trump order recognizes only two sexes. Advocates call it 'cruel,' 'lawless.'
USA TodayJAN 29
Trump Ends Federal Funding of Under-19s' Gender Transitioning
Above: Us Pres. Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Jan. 23, 2025. Image copyright: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Trump narrative
Pres. Donald Trump's decisive move to protect vulnerable children takes a stand against an ideology that has misled families and endangered young lives. This policy prioritizes safeguarding children from life-altering surgeries and chemical treatments, ensuring they aren't subjected to harmful experimentation under the guise of "gender-affirming care."
Anti-Trump narrative
Trump’s order is a callous, politically motivated attack on transgender youth, that ignores decades of medical consensus. Framing lifesaving care as “mutilation” disregards science, parental rights, and the humanity of trans people. This move isn’t about protecting children; it’s about erasing them from public life and weaponizing fear.