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President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that his administration will cease Medicaid coverage for gender transition surgical procedures involving minors. The directive, issued through a Truth Social post, names Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, as the official responsible for implementing the policy change across the federal-state insurance program.
Trump characterized the procedures as harmful to children, stating in his announcement that the government will not finance what he described as “barbaric surgeries and practices.” He emphasized his concern regarding the permanent nature of such interventions and their impact on young bodies, framing the decision as protective of minors.
This developing story is subject to additional updates as the administration provides further clarification on implementation timelines and specific procedures affected by the new directive.
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