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Trump Administration Investigates Seattle Children's Transgender Care Practices

12/27/2025

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Department of Health and Human Services announced an investigation into Seattle Children’s Hospital over transgender minors' gender-affirming care.
It aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration’s efforts to end such practices.
The HHS says the hospital failed to meet standards, risking Medicare and Medicaid funding.
Democratic-led states, including Washington, have sued HHS over transgender healthcare safety and effectiveness.
Seattle Children’s Hospital also faced NIH grant losses for gender identity research.

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Department of Health and Human Services announced an investigation into Seattle Children’s Hospital over transgender minors' gender-affirming care.
It aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration’s efforts to end such practices.
The HHS says the hospital failed to meet standards, risking Medicare and Medicaid funding.
Democratic-led states, including Washington, have sued HHS over transgender healthcare safety and effectiveness.
Seattle Children’s Hospital also faced NIH grant losses for gender identity research.