President Donald Trump signed an executive order to ban sex-change procedures for minors, citing concerns about irreversible medical interventions and reliance on "junk science." The order aims to protect children from what it calls 'chemical and surgical mutilation.'
Key Points
Ban on sex-change procedures for minors under the age of 19
Directive to end reliance on World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) guidance
Call to take appropriate actions to prevent chemical and surgical mutilation of children
Pros
Protecting minors from irreversible medical interventions
Addressing concerns about reliance on 'junk science'
Ending federal funding for 'gender affirming care'
Cons
Controversial stance on gender identity and medical procedures
Criticism for potentially limiting access to healthcare for transgender youth