During a recent address, President Donald Trump urged Congress to pass a federal law banning transgender procedures for children. This call comes as part of his ongoing efforts to address what he describes as a critical issue affecting youth in America.
Trump emphasized his commitment to this cause by highlighting executive orders he has already signed. These orders aim to stop federal funding for schools that promote gender ideology and to cut off financial support for any institutions involved in transgender treatments for minors. He stated, “I also signed an order to cut off all taxpayer funding to any institution that engages in the sexual mutilation of our youth.”
In his speech, Trump conveyed a clear message to children, saying they are “perfect exactly the way God made you.” He also referenced a mother, January Littlejohn, whose daughter underwent a “social transition” at school without parental consent, underscoring his concerns about how children are treated in these situations.
Trump’s executive order promises strict enforcement of laws that limit or prohibit what he calls “destructive and life-altering procedures.” Over two dozen states led by Republican lawmakers have already passed legislation to ban such procedures, which include surgeries and hormone treatments for minors.
Senators Roger Marshall from Kansas and Josh Hawley from Missouri have previously proposed nationwide legislation aimed at restricting transgender procedures for children. Hawley introduced a bill that would allow minors who feel harmed by these procedures to sue the doctors and clinics involved. He praised Trump’s executive order, stating that it takes a strong stand against what he describes as child abuse.
The push for these laws reflects a growing movement among some lawmakers and advocates who believe that children should be protected from irreversible medical decisions. As the debate continues, the focus remains on the rights and well-being of children and the role of government in their healthcare choices.