Trump signs executive order to limit federal support for gender transitions for minors
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on January 27, 2025, to cut federal support for gender transitions for individuals under 19. The order prohibits federal insurance programs from covering gender-affirming care. The new directive targets Medicaid and military insurance programs, potentially ending coverage in states where it is currently available. It also calls for legal action against hospitals and universities providing such care. This order is part of a broader effort by Trump to reverse protections for transgender individuals established by the Biden administration. Recent actions include a review of military service policies for transgender people and a move to define gender strictly as male or female.