Trump’s Hospital Deals: Transgender Minors Face Care Restrictions

Hospitals agree to stop gender-affirming care for minors in deals with Trump administration, sparking backlash and protests.

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September 22, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — Six major hospitals have entered into agreements with the Trump administration to cease providing gender-affirming care to transgender minors, according to recent settlements with the Department of Justice.

The deals involve payments to the federal government and include provisions for detransitioning patients, raising concerns among advocates about the politicization of medical care. The Justice Department claims these actions protect children, but critics argue they undermine medical expertise and patient rights.

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The agreements follow a series of executive orders and policy changes by the Trump administration targeting gender-affirming treatments for youth. Despite opposition from major medical organizations, the trend of restricting such care continues across multiple states and healthcare institutions.

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