Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at cutting federal support for gender transitions for those under age 19, his latest move to roll back protections for transgender people across the country. The order directs that federally run insurance programs, including TRICARE for military families and Medicaid, exclude coverage for such care. It also calls on the Department of Justice to vigorously pursue litigation and legislation to oppose the practice.

Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at cutting federal support for gender transitions for those under age 19, his latest move to roll back protections for transgender people across the country.The order directs that federally run insurance programs, including TRICARE for military families and Medicaid, exclude coverage for such care. It also calls on the Department of Justice to vigorously pursue litigation and legislation to oppose the practice.The language in the executive order — using words such as "maiming," "sterilizing," and "mutilation" — contradicts what is typical for gender-affirming care in the United States. It also labels guidance from the World Professional Association for Transgender Health as "junk science." Major medical groups, such as the American Medical Association, support access to care.Trump's order is likely to be challenged in court, as many of his policies have been. The order has families of transgender young people wondering what comes next.

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