Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., flanked by Dr. Mehmet Oz, unveiled sweeping new restrictions on gender-transition procedures for minors. During a public address, RFK Jr. stated unequivocally, “It is malpractice to mutilate the bodies of healthy children under the guise of gender-affirming care.”

This bold move from the Kennedy-Oz team marks the first time the federal government has formally taken steps to restrict such procedures using administrative authority. These new rules will bar any hospital receiving federal funds through Medicare or Medicaid from offering what RFK Jr. labeled “sex-rejecting treatments” to minors.

Under the new HHS guidelines, puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries such as double mastectomies or genital modification will be disqualifying treatments for federally funded institutions if administered to patients under the age of 18.

“We’re drawing a line in the sand,” said Dr. Oz, who has joined RFK Jr. in a bipartisan health policy initiative aimed at protecting children. “The data is clear. These interventions cause irreversible damage, and the long-term mental health outcomes are deeply troubling.”

RFK Jr. cited multiple studies showing increased suicidal ideation and psychological distress among minors who underwent sex-change procedures. He further emphasized that there is no conclusive science proving these treatments improve mental health outcomes in children.

“This is not healthcare. This is exploitation,” Kennedy added. “We will not fund it, and we will not allow it in federally supported facilities.”

The new regulations also require all hospitals and clinics receiving federal funds to report any treatments administered for gender dysphoria to minors. Failure to comply will result in immediate disqualification from Medicare and Medicaid programs.

In one of the most powerful moments of the announcement, RFK Jr. read letters from parents whose children were fast-tracked into medical transitions without parental consent or adequate psychological evaluation. “This is about protecting families. This is about restoring common sense,” he said.

The announcement was met with instant praise from conservative organizations and parent advocacy groups. Groups such as Moms for America and the American Principles Project released statements applauding the decision as a “necessary course correction.”

The administration’s rulemaking will face legal challenges from activist groups, but RFK Jr. made it clear he’s prepared to fight. “We have a responsibility to shield our children from medical malpractice masquerading as progress.”

The response from the media was predictably hostile, with legacy outlets accusing Kennedy of politicizing healthcare. But he pushed back forcefully. “They said the same thing when we took on Big Pharma. Now they’re defending child mutilation in the name of tolerance. Enough is enough.”

Dr. Oz added that medical ethics must take precedence over political pressure. “We’re not going to allow social experiments on children just because Hollywood or Harvard says it’s trendy.”

Critics have long accused hospitals of profiting off gender-transition surgeries and lifelong hormone treatments. The Kennedy administration is now investigating whether financial incentives have corrupted the standard of care.

The rule also bars states from using federal block grants to subsidize gender-transition therapies for minors. This removes a key funding stream used by progressive states to expand these programs.

RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz have framed this initiative as part of a larger “Child Protection Agenda,” which will include further restrictions on pornography, online exploitation, and sexual content in public education.

“We’re putting parents back in charge. No more secrets, no more coercion,” Kennedy declared. The statement earned a standing ovation from a room filled with medical professionals, faith leaders, and family advocates.

Several whistleblowers from pediatric gender clinics are now expected to testify before Congress in early 2026, according to Dr. Oz. He said their testimonies will further expose how vulnerable children are being rushed into irreversible decisions.

This policy shift represents a watershed moment in the national debate over transgender ideology. It draws a hard boundary where others have refused: the medicalization of children in the name of identity politics.

RFK Jr., often viewed as a centrist, has now taken a hard stand on one of the most controversial cultural issues of our time. And by aligning with Dr. Oz, a respected physician and public figure, the move gains both political and scientific weight.

This is not just a policy decision. It is a moral stance. One that reflects growing public outrage against a medical system that many believe has abandoned its foundational principle: first, do no harm.

While lawsuits are certain to follow, the political momentum is shifting. Americans are beginning to question what has been allowed in the name of inclusivity.

RFK Jr. concluded with a simple but powerful message: “No child should be permanently altered because of a temporary feeling. We owe them better than that.”