"The new policies align with Trump's broader rollback of LGBTQ+ rights, part of his administration's aggressive campaign against what it calls gender ideology."
"The department is now promoting a rigid definition of sex that excludes transgender identities, falsely framing gender-affirming care as 'chemical and surgical mutilation'."
"HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared that the department is 'bringing back common sense and restoring biological truth to the federal government.'"
"LGBTQ+ advocates and medical professionals have condemned the administration's approach as weaponizing government agencies to push an unscientific and harmful agenda."
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently introduced policies that undermine recognition of transgender and intersex individuals, following executive orders from President Trump. A new webpage pushes a strict definition of sex, promoting anti-trans messaging and framing gender-affirming care as harmful. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims these changes restore 'biological truth' but have drawn widespread criticism from LGBTQ+ advocates and medical professionals for promoting unscientific views. These policies reflect an ongoing rollback of rights amid legal challenges, raising concerns over the potential impact on the LGBTQ+ community.
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