Recent developments have sparked significant debate regarding gender-affirming care for minors in the U.S. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a comprehensive review questioning the effectiveness of gender-affirming treatment for children and adolescents suffering from gender dysphoria. Simultaneously, the Trump administration issued a lengthy report advocating for therapy instead of broader medical interventions for transgender youth. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced investigations into healthcare providers offering gender-affirming procedures, labeling them as harmful practices akin to female genital mutilation. The ongoing discussions illustrate a deepening divide, with critics of the administration accusing it of promoting misleading narratives and undermining the healthcare rights of transgender individuals.