Recent decisions by several hospitals across the United States to halt or limit gender-affirming surgeries and care for minors have sparked significant backlash from parents and the transgender community. Kaiser Permanente announced it will stop gender-affirming surgeries for patients under 19, citing federal risks and evolving policies, aligning with similar actions from institutions like UChicago Medicine and Connecticut Children’s. This shift has raised concerns about access to healthcare for transgender youth, illustrating a division among political parties and highlighting the ongoing debate around this sensitive issue. Critics argue that these changes are a betrayal of trust and a regression in healthcare rights for trans minors. The situation continues to unfold as more healthcare providers grapple with the implications of recent administrative pressures.