Transgender-related violence is a harsh reality. Recent incidents like the tragic killing of Charlie Kirk underline the risks associated with extreme transgender ideologies. When kids are taught to disregard biological truths, the negative effects extend beyond themselves, resulting in societal violence and upheaval. Safeguarding our children is essential to mitigating this threat.
As a doctor and a parent, I’ve witnessed how these dangers emerge from an early age. For years, radical transgender advocates, along with some of the largest healthcare institutions, have been promoting treatments like puberty blockers, chemical castration, and irreversible surgeries for minors under the guise of “gender-affirming care.” I view this as a form of abuse. These interventions can drastically alter a child’s body and psyche, leading to confusion, despair, and sometimes harmful behaviors.
The Trump administration and I are taking decisive steps. The Department of Justice has issued subpoenas to medical professionals and clinics that perform gender transition procedures on minors. They’ve halted federal funding for these practices and directed hospitals to cease them.
This same radical ideology that encourages irreversible medical treatments can foster aggression and intimidation, creating threats for families and communities.
Last week, the president signed a Presidential Order that I have long supported, officially designating ANTIFA as a domestic terrorist organization.
As the chair of the Senate’s Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, I am proud to collaborate with President Trump on these protective measures. The major hospital system in the U.S. has already stopped these procedures for minors, marking a significant victory for children and families.
Yet, the threat lingers. Organizations like the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) continue to advocate for unscientific “standards of care” that put ideology above the safety of children. I’ve begun investigating WPATH and various medical institutions to expose any hidden agendas and hold them accountable. Recently, I sent a letter to the American Medical Association, seeking clarity on its role in promoting these perilous practices.
Accountability forms part of the solution, but clear legal protections are also crucial. That’s why I introduced the No Subsidies for Gender Transition Procedures Act, which ensures taxpayer funds will not support these harmful interventions through programs like Medicaid or Medicare. Parents shouldn’t bear the financial burden for their child’s irreversible medical procedures.
The stakes of inaction are significant. Evidence from tragic events nationwide shows that children coerced into rejecting biological truths often face severe mental health issues, feelings of alienation, and, in the worst cases, violence toward themselves or others. Preventing radical thoughts around gender in children is vital to safeguarding their futures and society at large.
No one disputes the need to protect children. Parents recognize this; doctors committed to real science understand it too. Under Trump’s leadership, America rejects the indoctrination and physical harm of minors.
Regrettably, Democrats seem to prioritize their ideology over safety. By holding the government hostage during Schumer’s shutdown, they are pushing for your tax dollars to fund transgender surgeries for minors, placing a trans agenda ahead of both children’s happiness and national stability.
Our children deserve a childhood free from radical ideologies and dangerous interventions. They are entitled to a future grounded in truth, safety, and hope. With bravery, confidence, and common sense, we can protect them and avert the next tragedy.
