Midday with Maria Shilaos

Deep Dive: Federal government bans gender-related surgeries for minors


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The Trump administration is taking new steps to end surgeries and puberty blockers for transgender children across the nation, regardless of specific state laws. Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Dr. Oz, says doctors who allow for gender-affirming surgeries on minors are taking a fast-track approach. He says those doctors ignore the true causes of gender dysphoria.

For the other side -- and to provide additional insights into all sides of this sensitive topic -- Dr. Richard Ferguson, President-Black Physicians of Utah joins Maria Shilaos. He says the ban would sharply reduce access to healthcare for people who need lifesaving treatment.

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