President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at restricting gender transitions for individuals under 19 years old. The order prohibits federal funding, support, or promotion of such transitions and mandates the enforcement of existing laws that restrict these procedures. It also directs the Pentagon to review transgender military service, potentially barring them. Furthermore, federally-run insurance programs, including TRICARE and Medicaid, will exclude coverage for gender transition care.
President Donald Trump has implemented sweeping changes in the first days of his second administration.President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order aimed at curtailing gender transitions for people under age 19.
It's the latest push by Trump to reverse policies set by the Biden administration to protect transgender people and their care. On Monday, Trump directed the Pentagon to conduct a review that is likely to lead to them being barred from military service. The order directs that federally-run insurance programs, including TRICARE for military families and Medicaid, exclude coverage for such care, and calls on the Department of Justice to vigorously pursue litigation and legislation to oppose the practice.Copyright © 2025 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.
TRUMP EXECUTIVE ORDER GENDER TRANSITIONS TRANSGENDER PEOPLE MILITARY SERVICE
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