This week, U.S. president Donald Trump issued yet another anti-trans executive order full of misinformation, bad science and dangerous lies about trans people, this time taking aim at gender-affirming care for youth.
The order seeks to end gender-affirming medical treatments for people under the age of 19—yeah, that includes 18-year-olds—including surgery, puberty blockers and HRT access, and says the federal government will not “fund, sponsor, promote, assist or support” gender-affirming treatment for young people.
But there are certain details within the order that nod to potential restrictions on gender-affirming care access for adults too. Senior editor Mel Woods breaks down what you need to know.
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