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Heritage Foundation Pushes to Ban Adult Gender-Affirming Care

2/20/2026

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Kevin Roberts, president of the Heritage Foundation, seeks to outlaw gender-affirming care for adults.
He claims a link between gender-affirming surgeries and violence, citing a recent mass shooting.
Studies indicate trans individuals are significantly less likely to commit mass shootings.
Eleven states restrict this care for adults, reflecting concerns echoed by the Heritage Foundation, which is linked to U.S. President Donald Trump and promotes a far-right agenda including radical incrementalism.

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Kevin Roberts, president of the Heritage Foundation, seeks to outlaw gender-affirming care for adults.
He claims a link between gender-affirming surgeries and violence, citing a recent mass shooting.
Studies indicate trans individuals are significantly less likely to commit mass shootings.
Eleven states restrict this care for adults, reflecting concerns echoed by the Heritage Foundation, which is linked to U.S. President Donald Trump and promotes a far-right agenda including radical incrementalism.