Science of sex and gender being misrepresented by Trump officials, experts warn

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 100% complete by Melody SchreiberFebruary 27, 2026 at 02:00 PM

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Experts warn that Trump administration officials are misrepresenting the science of sex and gender, leading to restrictions on healthcare access. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is finalizing a rule to block Medicaid and Medicare payments for gender-affirming care for those under 18, prompting major clinics to end their pediatric programs. The administration also announced it would stop providing gender-affirming care to trans people in correctional facilities, citing a disconnect between gender identity and biological sex. Scientists and advocates, like Jey McCreight and Jess McLaughlin, argue that these policies distort scientific understanding to justify discriminatory legislation and federal policy, ultimately harming patients. They say these actions are part of a broader attempt to dismantle science and expertise.

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NYU Langone 40% Mount Sinai 40% University of Utah Health 40% University of Alaska Anchorage 40% Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital 40% Beyond X&Y 50% Medicaid ×260% Jess McLaughlin 60% Medicare 60% Jey McCreight ×270% United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ×280% Donald Trump ×290%

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gender-affirming care 100% science of sex and gender 90% misinformation 80% trump administration 70% healthcare access 70% transgender legislation 60% medicaid and medicare 60% puberty blockers 50% correctional facilities 40%

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