President Donald Trump’s latest budget plan is already making waves in Washington — and earning strong support from conservatives across the country. Nicknamed the “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” this sweeping budget proposal doesn’t just tackle out-of-control spending — it also takes a firm stand on cultural issues, including putting a stop to taxpayer-funded transgender surgeries.
The budget narrowly passed the House early Thursday morning with a 215-214-1 vote. It now heads to the Senate, where its fate remains to be seen. But one provision in the bill has already sparked major national debate: it blocks Medicaid from covering gender transition procedures — not just for minors, but for anyone, regardless of age.
The language initially focused on minors, prohibiting Medicaid from funding gender transitions for children. But on Wednesday night, lawmakers went even further, striking the words “minors” and “under 18 years of age,” effectively expanding the restriction to all recipients. As a result, if the Senate approves, Medicaid will no longer fund puberty blockers, hormone therapies, or surgical procedures used in gender transitions.
That’s a big deal — especially considering just how many of these procedures are being subsidized by American taxpayers.
A 2023 study by gynecologists from Columbia University and the University of Southern California in Los Angeles revealed that 25% of gender-transition surgeries in the U.S. are currently paid for by Medicaid. Out of 48,019 patients who underwent these procedures, over 12,000 were Medicaid recipients — meaning, those surgeries were covered by public funds.
For many Americans, that’s a bridge too far.
Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project, hailed the budget bill as a “major victory” and a step in the right direction. He pointed to polls showing that the vast majority of Americans strongly oppose using tax dollars for transgender surgeries, especially when children are involved.
“This is a major victory,” Schilling said, applauding the House for standing up to the radical agenda that’s been quietly pushed under the Biden administration.
Not surprisingly, the far-left is up in arms. Transgender comedian Stacy Cay slammed the bill, dramatically calling it an “attempt of genocide” — language that critics say is both inflammatory and deeply out of touch with what most Americans believe.
Conservatives argue that it’s not hateful or extreme to say taxpayer dollars shouldn’t fund irreversible medical procedures, especially when studies continue to raise serious concerns about long-term outcomes.
The Trump-backed budget does more than just address transgender issues. It also focuses on restoring fiscal sanity by reducing unnecessary federal spending and reshaping federal programs that have been bloated and abused for years. But this particular measure stands out because of how clearly it draws a line in the sand on one of the most contentious issues in our culture today.
Supporters of the bill say it reflects a simple truth: Americans should not be forced to pay for ideological medical treatments they disagree with — especially through government programs like Medicaid.
As the bill heads to the Senate, all eyes will be on whether Republicans can hold the line and deliver this victory not just through the House, but into law. With President Trump back in charge and pushing hard for conservative priorities, supporters are hopeful.
We’ll keep you updated as the fight moves to the next round — but for now, this is a clear sign that the tide may finally be turning back toward common sense.
