Biden Administration Faces Backlash Over Stance on Transgender Surgeries for Minors

White House clarifies support for non-surgical gender-affirming care for minors while limiting surgeries to adults, sparking criticism from advocacy groups.

The administration's statement marks a shift from its previous broad support for all forms of gender-affirming care for minors.
LGBTQ+ advocates accuse the White House of inconsistency and betrayal of transgender youth.
Critics argue that medical decisions should be made by families and healthcare providers, not the government.
The Supreme Court is set to review the constitutionality of state bans on gender-affirming treatments for minors.
Emails reveal internal discussions about removing age limits for surgeries in professional guidelines.