President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order that seeks to crack down on government funding, coverage and promotion of sex change procedures on minors as concerns persist about their long-term impacts.

President Trump on Tuesday signed a sweeping executive order meant to broadly restrict access to gender-affirming care for transgender children and teenagers younger than 19, inching closer to

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday to restrict federal funding and support for gender-affirming care for transgender minors and some adults, which he described as harmful and irreversible.

The 47th president promised on the campaign trail to stop the use of hormone therapy and sex change operations for children by doctors.

President Trump signed an executive order aimed at cutting federal support for gender transitions for people under age 19.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday restricting gender transition procedures for individuals under 19.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Jan. 28 to restrict federal funding and support for gender-affirming care for minors. The order directs federal agencies to reassess policies and to ensure institutions that receive federal research or education grants are not providing gender-related care.

President Donald Trump issued an executive order banning federal funding and support for gender-affirming medical treatments for minors, citing concerns over long-term health effects. The order directs agencies to rescind existing policies and prohibit funding for medical institutions providing such care.

The order targets doctors, sanctuary cities protecting trans youth and also hospitals and medical schools teaching about gender-affirming care.