Cynthia Nixon spoke at a rally challenging the cancellation of gender-affirming treatments for transgender youth following threats from Donald Trump to restrict federal funding. Nixon, a proud mother of a trans man and aunt to another, expressed her dismay at the impact this situation is having on families. NYU Langone Health's cancellation of appointments for minors due to Trump's rhetoric has sparked legal challenges from affected families, highlighting the ongoing struggle for access to gender-affirming care for transgender individuals in the U.S.
Most importantly, I am here today as the mother of a proud trans man. My entire life is filled with amazing, beautiful, brave trans people.
The apparent cancellations came after Donald Trump threatened to withhold federal funding from hospitals that were found to be providing gender-affirming care to youths under the age of 19.
Cynthia Nixon expressed her heartbreak over the impact of Trump's threats on transgender children and their treatment access.
Transgender teens and their families are beginning to file legal challenges against attempts to restrict gender-affirming care.
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