The Trump administration announced it will no longer cover gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments for minors through Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program. Existing patients will see a phased reduction in coverage starting April 2027. President Trump described such treatments as "barbaric" and harmful to children, framing the decision as protecting young people. This move continues a trend of restricting transgender rights during Trump’s presidency, including limitations on puberty blockers, sports participation, and military service. The Netherlands' Transgender Network advises against non-essential travel to the US for transgender individuals. While mental healthcare coverage for transgender youth remains, LGBTQ+ advocacy groups, like the Human Rights Campaign, have strongly condemned the decision as terrorizing transgender youth and their families. Gender-specific care was already restricted in at least 27 US states prior to this announcement.