HHS official warns of irreversible risks as Trump admin restricts funding for youth gender procedures

The Trump administration announced a new rule barring Medicaid and CHIP funding for treatments like hormone blockers, surgeries, and therapy for minors with gender dysphoria. HHS Assistant Secretary Brian Christine warned that these procedures carry potentially irreversible ramifications and stressed that competent counseling is the scientifically supported approach. Officials stated that cutting federal funds aims to protect children from potential harm.