HHS cuts millions in grants to the American Academy of Pediatrics

Dr. Peter Hotez, a pediatrician, expressed concerns on Meet the Press NOW regarding recent cuts to grants from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), stating that these reductions are detrimental to the health of millions of American children and their families. The Trump administration's actions to end transition-related care for minors further exacerbate these issues.

Detransitioner Chloe Cole spoke alongside HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to advocate for the cessation of gender transition procedures for minors, sharing her personal complications and emotional struggles following such procedures. Cole expressed feelings of grief regarding her experiences.

The Trump administration has announced plans to end gender-affirming care for minors, labeling such treatments as 'sex-rejecting procedures.' This proposal will prevent Medicaid funds from covering puberty blockers, hormone treatments, or surgical procedures for minors wishing to access these services through Medicare or Medicaid.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced a series of regulatory actions aimed at effectively banning gender-affirming care for minors, which includes prohibiting Medicaid funding for puberty blockers, hormone treatments, and surgical procedures. This proposal has been met with significant backlash from advocates for LGBTQ+ rights and healthcare professionals.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed a significant policy change that would block Medicare and Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures for patients under 18. This move has been characterized by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as a necessary step to prevent what he describes as malpractice in treating minors with such procedures.