President Trump used his 2026 State of the Union address to signal an all-out legislative war on gender-affirming care. Moving beyond the executive orders of his first year back in office, he shifted the burden to Congress, demanding a total federal prohibition.
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- National Ban: Trump urged lawmakers to pass an immediate federal ban on hormone therapy, puberty blockers, and surgeries for anyone under 18.
- Financial Pressure: He threatened to pull Medicaid and Medicare funding from any medical facility that continues to provide transition-related services to minors.
- Educational Reform: The President advocated for a “Parental Bill of Rights” that would require schools to notify parents of any changes to a student’s social transition.
Strategic Framing
The address was highly theatrical, featuring Sage Blair as a guest of honor to personify the administration’s “Parental Rights” narrative. By labeling gender-affirming care as “child abuse,” the administration is attempting to move the debate from a matter of medical privacy to one of criminal justice.
The Resistance
Current Legal Landscape
| Action | Status |
| Executive Definition of Sex | Under review by Federal Courts |
| Military Service Ban | Re-implemented via Executive Order |
| Federal “Minors Ban” | Proposed; currently being drafted in the House |
