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Trump’s transgender executive order puts children first

By Kimberly Ross

Published January 31, 2025 6:00am ET

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Trump’s transgender executive order puts children first — FILE - Nate, 14, left, and Bird, 9, right, hold signs and transgender pride flags as supporters rally outside the Supreme Court, Dec. 4, 2024, in Washington, while arguments are underway in a case regarding a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Returning to fundamental truths is already a theme of President Donald Trump’s second term. Last week, the president signed an executive order titled “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government.” On Tuesday, he signed an executive order titled “Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation.”

In 2025, this almost seems bold. In reality, it is common sense and basic protection for minors.

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