The FBI has launched an aggressive investigation into doctors performing gender transition surgeries on minors, receiving over 100 tips in just three days as President Trump’s administration takes a hardline stance against irreversible procedures for children.
Key Takeaways
- The FBI is actively soliciting public tips about medical professionals providing surgical gender transitions to minors, receiving over 100 reports in just three days
- President Trump signed an executive order cutting federal support for gender transitions for those under 19, though a federal judge temporarily paused its implementation
- The Federal Trade Commission is investigating the industry promoting transgender medical procedures on minors, planning workshops to discuss surgeries, hormones, and puberty blockers
- Former patients like Chloe Cole, who attempted to transition as a teenager, have filed lawsuits against medical professionals for pushing irreversible procedures
- The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has officially labeled transgender procedures as “still experimental”
FBI Launches Nationwide Tip Line for Gender Transition Surgeries on Minors
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has taken unprecedented steps to investigate medical professionals allegedly performing irreversible gender transition surgeries on minor patients. In a move that signals the Trump administration’s commitment to protecting children from experimental procedures, the FBI is now actively encouraging Americans to report any hospitals, clinics, or practitioners performing surgical gender transition procedures on children. This initiative comes as part of a broader effort to scrutinize the transgender medicine industry, which has operated with minimal oversight in recent years.
“As the Attorney General has made clear, we will protect our children and hold accountable those who mutilate them under the guise of gender-affirming care,” stated the FBI, in their official announcement.
The response has been overwhelming, with FBI sources confirming they’ve received over 100 tips regarding surgical transgender procedures on minors within just the first three days of announcing the initiative. FBI spokesman Ben Williamson clarified the scope of the investigation, stating: “Actually what we said was we would like tips on any hospitals or clinics who break the law and mutilate children under the guise of ‘gender affirming care.’ And we do.
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Trump Administration’s Decisive Action on Transgender Procedures
President Trump has made protecting children from experimental gender procedures a cornerstone of his administration’s policy. In January, he signed an executive order aimed at halting federal support for gender transitions for individuals under 19 years of age. This move directly countered the previous administration’s position, which had framed early transgender surgeries and treatments as essential for the health of transgender and nonbinary youth. Though a federal judge temporarily paused the executive order in February, the administration continues to pursue multiple avenues to restrict these procedures.
“As a mother, I’m deeply grateful and proud to know the future of America’s kids is one rooted in safety, strength, and opportunity,” said Erica Knight, an advisor to FBI Director Kash Patel, emphasizing the bureau’s commitment to protecting children.
The Federal Trade Commission has also joined the effort, launching its own investigation into the industry promoting transgender medical procedures on minors. The agency plans to conduct workshops to discuss transgender surgeries, hormones, and puberty blockers, following President Trump’s executive order against federal support for such procedures on minors. This multi-agency approach demonstrates the administration’s determination to address what many conservatives view as a dangerous medical trend targeting vulnerable children.
Growing Concerns from Detransitioners and Medical Experts
The push for greater scrutiny comes amid increasing concerns from detransition, lawmakers, and medical professionals about the lack of research on long-term outcomes of gender transition procedures for minors. Chloe Cole, who attempted to transition as a teenager, has sued medical professionals for pushing her toward irreversible procedures. Her case highlights the growing number of young people who regret permanent medical decisions made during their adolescence, raising serious questions about informed consent for minors.
“Medical professionals who advocate for these procedures often claim that the process is lengthy and carefully considered,” said Dr. Angela Kade Goepfert, “No one is walking into a visit and then walking out with the hormone prescription that same day. The other thing that takes time is actually getting into the clinic. Just to have a diagnosis of gender dysphoria, you have to have symptoms or be experiencing distress for six months or longer. So, at a minimum, it’s a months-long process. But I would say in many cases a years-long process.”
However, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has officially labeled transgender procedures as “still experimental,” lending judicial weight to concerns about performing irreversible surgeries on minors. This designation supports the Trump administration’s position that greater caution is needed, particularly when children are involved. The court’s assessment reinforces the view that children should be protected from making permanent medical decisions before they reach full maturity and can truly understand the lifelong consequences.
A United Front for Child Protection
The investigation into gender transition surgeries for minors has united various cultural and political groups concerned about children’s welfare. While some states have already implemented restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors, the federal initiative represents a significant escalation in oversight. President Trump’s executive order explicitly stated that the United States will not support irreversible gender transition procedures for children, reflecting the administration’s commitment to protecting young people from potentially harmful medical interventions.
As the FBI continues to gather information and investigate reports, the debate over appropriate medical care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria remains contentious. The Trump administration’s approach emphasizes caution, parental rights, and the protection of children from experimental procedures with unknown long-term consequences. This policy stance has resonated strongly with conservative Americans who believe children should be shielded from making permanent medical decisions before reaching adulthood.
