Sen Hawley warns it would be 'unconscionable' if billions of taxpayer funds flow to trans kids’ sex changes

Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) urges House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to block taxpayer funding for sex change treatments for minors, warning that billions could flow to providers like Planned Parenthood after a current ban expires on July 4. Hawley cites a Government Accountability Office (GAO) estimate of $1.5 billion in Medicare/Medicaid funds received by Planned Parenthood (2019–2021) and a 40% increase in transgender-related services at its clinics.