The FBI is drawing criticism after a June 2 post on its official X account urged the public to report healthcare providers performing gender-affirming surgeries on minors. The bureau said it's working to "protect children" and hold practitioners accountable for what it called "mutilation under the guise of gender-affirming care."
Medical experts say these surgeries are extremely rare in minors and only occur after puberty, with major health organizations supporting gender-affirming care as safe and often life-saving. Critics warn the FBI's move could intimidate providers and reduce access to care—even in states where it remains legal.
