By way of ZEKE MILLER, Related Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an government order geared toward curbing gender transitions for folks underneath age 19.
“It’s the coverage of america that it is going to now not fund, sponsor, advertise, help, or make stronger the so-called ‘transition’ of a kid from one intercourse to some other, and it is going to conscientiously put into effect all rules that limit or restrict those harmful and life-altering procedures,” Trump stated in a commentary.
It’s the most recent push by means of Trump to opposite insurance policies set by means of the Biden management to offer protection to transgender folks and their care. On Monday, Trump directed the Pentagon to habits a assessment this is prone to result in them being barred from army provider.
The order directs that federally-run insurance coverage systems, together with TRICARE for army households and Medicaid, exclude protection for such care, and calls at the Division of Justice to vigorously pursue litigation and law to oppose the observe.
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