Taxpayer Funds Spent on Youth Gender Transitions Skyrocket
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**Taxpayers Footing the Bill for Youth Gender Transitions Under Biden-Harris Administration**
A recent analysis has revealed an alarming trend: the Biden-Harris administration is enabling taxpayer-funded gender transition procedures for minors, leading to millions of dollars in expenditures.
From January 2018 to September 2023, 16 states have allocated over $165 million on gender transition services.
Of this staggering amount, approximately $45 million has been spent specifically on procedures for children aged 17 and under.
This increase in taxpayer-funded interventions corresponds with a significant policy shift under the current administration, which has actively promoted and expanded access to gender-affirming procedures.
States like Illinois, Oregon, and Washington lead this expenditure, with Illinois alone reporting nearly $40.8 million spent on these services.
The rush to fund gender transition treatments has shown a dramatic 60 percent rise in funding from 2020 to 2022.
This spike coincides with policies implemented by the Biden-Harris administration, which has not only broadened Medicaid funding for such surgeries but also reversed measures put into place during President Trump’s administration that curtailed funding for gender reassignment procedures.
Polling in recent years indicates that many citizens remain skeptical about the benefits and safety of these treatments for minors, especially as reports emerge regarding the risks associated with puberty blockers and other hormone treatments.
The shift in policy also appears to reflect a larger trend toward normalizing transgender procedures and affirming gender identities at an increasingly younger age, raising concerns among parents and conservatives who advocate for safeguarding children's health decisions.
Moreover, the administration has faced criticism for reallocating funds intended for child welfare, such as federal foster care money, to cover the costs of these surgeries.
Critics argue that these actions not only place undue pressure on healthcare professionals to conform to state mandates but also lead to a troubling lack of oversight in medical practices aimed at children.
As debates about the appropriateness and ethics of gender transition surgeries continue to rage across the nation, the pressure mounts for the Biden administration to clarify its position and spending priorities.
The fiscal implications of these policies are concerning, as taxpayers sprout the costs of controversial treatments, underscoring the urgent need for a reevaluation of government spending on these issues.
As we move closer to the 2024 election, it's essential that we keep an eye on how this administration manages taxpayer dollars while addressing the contentious issue of gender transition treatments for minors.
Sources:
yahoo.com
thenationalpulse.com
yahoo.com
A recent analysis has revealed an alarming trend: the Biden-Harris administration is enabling taxpayer-funded gender transition procedures for minors, leading to millions of dollars in expenditures.
From January 2018 to September 2023, 16 states have allocated over $165 million on gender transition services.
Of this staggering amount, approximately $45 million has been spent specifically on procedures for children aged 17 and under.
This increase in taxpayer-funded interventions corresponds with a significant policy shift under the current administration, which has actively promoted and expanded access to gender-affirming procedures.
States like Illinois, Oregon, and Washington lead this expenditure, with Illinois alone reporting nearly $40.8 million spent on these services.
The rush to fund gender transition treatments has shown a dramatic 60 percent rise in funding from 2020 to 2022.
This spike coincides with policies implemented by the Biden-Harris administration, which has not only broadened Medicaid funding for such surgeries but also reversed measures put into place during President Trump’s administration that curtailed funding for gender reassignment procedures.
Polling in recent years indicates that many citizens remain skeptical about the benefits and safety of these treatments for minors, especially as reports emerge regarding the risks associated with puberty blockers and other hormone treatments.
The shift in policy also appears to reflect a larger trend toward normalizing transgender procedures and affirming gender identities at an increasingly younger age, raising concerns among parents and conservatives who advocate for safeguarding children's health decisions.
Moreover, the administration has faced criticism for reallocating funds intended for child welfare, such as federal foster care money, to cover the costs of these surgeries.
Critics argue that these actions not only place undue pressure on healthcare professionals to conform to state mandates but also lead to a troubling lack of oversight in medical practices aimed at children.
As debates about the appropriateness and ethics of gender transition surgeries continue to rage across the nation, the pressure mounts for the Biden administration to clarify its position and spending priorities.
The fiscal implications of these policies are concerning, as taxpayers sprout the costs of controversial treatments, underscoring the urgent need for a reevaluation of government spending on these issues.
As we move closer to the 2024 election, it's essential that we keep an eye on how this administration manages taxpayer dollars while addressing the contentious issue of gender transition treatments for minors.
Sources:
yahoo.com
thenationalpulse.com
yahoo.com
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