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Trump Administration Excludes Transgender Caregivers from Support Strategy

11/21/2025

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The 19th reports that U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration removed transgender caregivers and caregivers of color from National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers this year.
The change eliminates equity provisions and misrepresents caregivers' challenges.
Jason Resendez (expert) and Alison Barkoff (advocate) say omissions will hinder support for diverse caregivers.
Researchers warn these alterations reflect a broader trend of excluding LGBTQ+ individuals from health research, creating knowledge gaps and policy impacts.

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Story summary

The 19th reports that U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration removed transgender caregivers and caregivers of color from National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers this year.
The change eliminates equity provisions and misrepresents caregivers' challenges.
Jason Resendez (expert) and Alison Barkoff (advocate) say omissions will hinder support for diverse caregivers.
Researchers warn these alterations reflect a broader trend of excluding LGBTQ+ individuals from health research, creating knowledge gaps and policy impacts.