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Vance Urges DOJ to Investigate $60M Puberty-Blocker Claims

8/13/2026

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance urged Attorney General Todd Blanche on August 13, 2026 to investigate the HHS report “Wolves in White Coats…”, which recorded $60 million in puberty-blocker claims.
Vance cited a study showing only 4.7 percent of “endocrine disorder, unspecified” diagnoses were accurate.
On August 5, 2026 the DOJ said Connecticut Children’s Medical Center will end gender-affirming care, set aside $500,000 for alleged harmed patients, and Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate will pursue justice.

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance urged Attorney General Todd Blanche on August 13, 2026 to investigate the HHS report “Wolves in White Coats…”, which recorded $60 million in puberty-blocker claims.
Vance cited a study showing only 4.7 percent of “endocrine disorder, unspecified” diagnoses were accurate.
On August 5, 2026 the DOJ said Connecticut Children’s Medical Center will end gender-affirming care, set aside $500,000 for alleged harmed patients, and Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate will pursue justice.